René Benko: Court stops mafia delivery to Italy!

René Benko: Court stops mafia delivery to Italy!

In a significant legal case, the Innsbruck regional court rejected the requested delivery of investor René Benko to Italy. Benko, who is an Austrian citizen, is suspected by the Trento public prosecutor's office to be involved in the formation of a "mafia -like criminal association". According to the investigation, a total of 77 people have been involved in various real estate projects that were carried out between 2018 and 2022 in northern Italy, as reported meinbezirk.at . The investigating authority carries out comprehensive investigations, which are characterized by more than 100 searches for suspects and companies as well as numerous international collaborations.

allegations and investigations

The allegations against Benko and the other suspects include serious offenses such as manipulating tenders, illegal party financing and various forms of corruption. The public prosecutor has emphasized that the presumption of innocence applies until a possible conviction. There are also several investigations with regard to tax offices. The clarification of these allegations is promoted by transferring the act of investigation to the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA), which could result in an escalation of the legal discussion, so tirol.orf .

The court's decision is based on a specific provision that prevents the delivery of Austrian citizens if domestic proceedings run at the same time, which is given in the case of Benko. The State Criminal Police Office Tyrol interviewed the 47-year-old in early December, but without special requirements. These developments are highlighting the complex legal entanglements and the severe allegations against Benko, whose role in the controversial real estate projects is still being examined in detail.