Austria, René Benko

Austria arrests property tycoon Benko, suspected of trying to hide assets
Austria has arrested Rene Benko, the founder of fallen property group Signa, on suspicion of trying to hide assets from insolvency administrators and creditors, prosecutors said on Thursday. Benko, 47,
Property tycoon René Benko remanded in custody in Austria
Property tycoon René Benko has been placed in pre-trial detention for two weeks following his arrest, an Austrian court ruled on Friday.
Austrian tycoon René Benko arrested on charges of fraud and asset concealment
René Benko, one of Austria’s most prominent businessmen, faces serious charges, including conspiracy to evade creditors and fraudulent asset transfers.
Billionaire to bust: Austrian property tycoon Benko suffers new low with arrest
The arrest of Rene Benko on Thursday marks a new low for the Austrian property magnate following the collapse of his business empire, Signa Holding.
Austrian Real Estate Tycoon Arrested In Fraud Probe
Austrian anti-corruption officials on Thursday arrested fallen real estate tycoon Rene Benko as part of a wide-ranging fraud probe, alleging that he had attempted to conceal assets.
Signa Founder Rene Benko Arrested in Austrian Fraud Probe
Austrian authorities arrested Rene Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa property and retail empire, as part of investigations into suspected fraud.
Austrian property tycoon Benko arrested, newspaper reports
The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko, has been arrested in his villa in Innsbruck, newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported on Thursday. Local police referred questions about Benko to Austria's anti-corruption prosecutors' office,
Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko arrested
The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, prosecutors say.
René Benko Arrested in Austria
The founder of the bankrupt real estate conglomerate Signa had so far been able to continue living undisturbed in a luxurious villa. But now, the handcuffs have finally clicked.
Property tycoon René Benko arrested in Austria
Austrian property tycoon René Benko has been arrested, as Vienna’s criminal prosecutors accused him of making inaccurate statements during the insolvency proceedings of his Signa property holding in an attempt to embezzle assets.
Property Tycoon Benko Can Remain in Custody, Austrian Court Rules
Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko can remain in custody for a further 14 days, a Vienna court ruled on Friday after the founder of collapsed property group Signa was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of trying to hide assets from creditors.
Arrest in Austria Marks End of Era for European Property Moguls
Austrian authorities arrested Rene Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa property and retail empire, as part of ...
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Real Estate Mogul, Former Chrysler Building Co-Owner Arrested Amid Fraud Investigation
René Benko's Signa Holding once held a 50% stake in New York City's iconic Chrysler Building and a 40% stake in the UK's Selfridges department stores.
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Austria: Vienna Regional Court rules on pre-trial detention of Austrian businessman René Benko for alleged fraud
The Vienna Regional Criminal Court has decided on the request of the Vienna Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) to remand Austrian businessowner René Benko in custody. Austrian tycoon ...
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Live News: Austria arrests former Brown Thomas co-owner; Monte dei Paschi launches €13bn takeover offer for Mediobanca
More than 560,000 homes across the country are without power as of 6 am this morning, according to ESB. The semi-state said ...