Strache's ex-office manager is accused of attempted incitement to false testimony. Court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn confirmed the date to the APA on Wednesday afternoon, after the "Kurier" had previously reported on it. The hearing is scheduled for one hour.

Strache's Ex-Office Manager Faces Prison Sentence

The indictment accuses the former Freedom Party district councilor in Vienna of attempting to induce former FPÖ member of parliament Hans-Jörg Jenewein to make a false statement - apparently to cover for Strache in connection with the FPÖ expenses affair. According to the indictment, Jenewein was supposed to testify during an interrogation at the Federal Criminal Office on June 18, 2020, that he had attended "political appointments" on behalf of Strache in a Vienna city center restaurant and submitted the bills as FPÖ expenses. However, Jenewein is said to have recorded the conversation. The accused faces up to three years in prison if convicted. The presumption of innocence applies.

(APA/Red)

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