Corruption scandal shakes Donaustadt: Nevrivy in focus!

Corruption scandal shakes Donaustadt: Nevrivy in focus!

A political earthquake shakes the Danube city: Ernst Nevrivy, the district leader of the SPÖ, is facing serious allegations. The economic and corruption investigators have opened an investigation against him because he is accused of passing on confidential information about real estate sales and thereby obtaining benefits. In the course of the Wienwert case, which is known as a major real estate scandal, Nevrivy is accused of, among other things, abuse of office and bribery. Particular focus is on the purchase of a property in Breitenlee, which has increased significantly in value through rezoning. According to the report by exxpress.at Despite initial exoneration by an audit report from the Vienna City Audit Office, new investigations were ordered to further investigate the allegations against Nevrivy.

Investigations against the background of the allotment garden affair

The issue surrounding the purchases of allotment gardens by SPÖ officials recently raised eyebrows, especially with regard to the increases in value resulting from the conversion of building land. Nevrivy, who acquired this parcel in 2020, is increasingly coming into the focus of the judiciary. Despite repeated assurances that he has done nothing wrong, uncertainty remains about the support of Vienna City Hall. As the Federal Anti-Corruption Office's investigation progresses, the situation for Nevrivy is becoming increasingly precarious. The opposition sees this as an opportunity and sharply criticizes the SPÖ for possible internal cover-ups. FPÖ General Secretary Michael Schnedlitz commented on this and noted that the attempt to ignore the scandal had failed. Karl Mahrer, head of the Vienna ÖVP, also accused the SPÖ of wanting to favor itself and that this obviously represents a system like that kosmo.at reported.