Driver Caught Speeding at 207 km/h on Tyrol Motorway
After driving at more than twice the speed limit, the driver had his licence confiscated on the spot, and his car was temporarily seized.
37-Year-Old Faces Charges for Hostage-Taking at AMS
His motive, according to the prosecutor, was that the previously law-abiding, unemployed, and heavily indebted man was “seeking a permanent home” in prison.
Teenager Charged €1,450 for False Bomb Threat to Police Station
The young man, who was quickly identified and arrested, admitted to making the threat but offered no explanation for his actions.
Police Search for Fake Shaman in Major Fraud Case
The 44-year-old, Mariana M., is accused of posing as a shaman and swindling victims of hundreds of thousands of euros.
Suspect Arrested After Stabbing at Vienna Law Firm
The suspect, a 53-year-old client, allegedly punched the woman in the courtyard before chasing and stabbing her inside.
Cybercrime Reports Fall for the First Time in Years
For the first time, there will be a slight decrease in reports in 2024 compared to 2023.
Man Given Probation and Therapy for Harassing Soprano Singer
The 50-year-old avoided conviction, instead agreeing to a two-year probation, a €250 fine, and mandatory psychotherapy.
Shoplifting Costs Austrian Shops Over €500 Million Annually
Nearly 86% of Austrian retailers have encountered crime in their stores, with 42% having experienced multiple incidents.
Arrests Made After Cannabis Plantation Found in Former Pub
A local resident told investigators that, for months, suspicious individuals had been entering and leaving the closed-down pub.
Signa Founder René Benko Arrested in Innsbruck
The authorities took the 47-year-old into custody at his villa on allegations of fraud and fraudulent bankruptcy.