Report Against Doskozil: Suspicion of Abuse of Office

The Burgenland FPÖ club chairman Norbert Hofer has filed a complaint against Governor Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) with the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) and the Eisenstadt Public Prosecutor's Office.

"Neue Eisenstädter": Complaint Against Doskozil for Abuse of Office

The subject of the statement of facts is, among other things, the suspicion of abuse of office and coercion in connection with the housing company "Neue Eisenstädter", according to Hofer on Thursday. The governor's office rejected the allegations.

The club chairman justified the complaint in a statement with "processes that require an independent criminal examination". For example, "at the latest from January 2025, there should have been a criminally relevant initial suspicion" that would have required an immediate report to the public prosecutor's office. That this did not happen was criticized by Hofer and also the ÖVP last Thursday, and they considered filing a complaint.

Governor's Office Rejects Allegations

Last week, Doskozil reported on the results of a special audit that brought several deficiencies and legal violations to light. Subsequently, a government commissioner was appointed to the company and a withdrawal procedure under the Non-Profit Housing Act (WGG) was initiated.

On Thursday, the governor's office stated in response to an APA inquiry that this step was to be expected in light of opposition politics and was a "transparent attempt to smear a governor who is fully committed to the affected tenants". As for the allegations, they are "legally incorrect and lack any basis".

(APA/Red)

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