Scandal in the ÖOC: Investigations against General Secretary Mennel

Scandal in the ÖOC: Investigations against General Secretary Mennel

In a surprising turning point, the investigation against Peter Mennel, the general secretary of the Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC), was finally hired. The Vienna public prosecutor announced on December 18, 2024 that the allegations of the infidelity against Mennel could not be confirmed. 15 months ago, an advertisement was submitted by a lawyer who claimed that Mennel had misused his powers and thereby added asset damage to the ordinary members of the ÖOC. The allegations focused on the crowdfunding platform "I Believe in You", such as the Kleine Zeitung reported.

Peters Mennel's reaction to the decision of the public prosecutor's decision was clear. He commented on an ÖOC show and explained: "In my long, successful professional career and also privately, I never let myself come to debt and I am now glad that the public prosecutor's office also undoubtedly confirmed." Mennel rejected the allegations and spoke of a "dirty cheese campaign" against him, which aimed to influence the democratic elections in the ÖOC with unfair means, as well as Online reported.