Serial Burglar Robs Seniors In Vienna, Stealing €600,000
Vienna police arrested a 49-year-old serial burglar accused of stealing seniors’ keys and looting homes, causing €600,000 in damage.
René Benko Sentenced to Two Years in Prison For Fraud
Ex-tycoon René Benko sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulent bankruptcy; acquitted in rent case but guilty over €300K gift.
René Benko Pleads Not Guilty in Innsbruck Fraud Trial
Signa founder René Benko goes on trial in Innsbruck for allegedly hiding €660K from creditors; prosecutors seek up to 10 years’ jail.
Vienna: Driver Gets 3.5 Years For Ramming Police Car
A 33-year-old Vienna driver was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison after a police chase where he rammed an officer and caused a crash.
€1M Tax Fraud Found In Austria’s Luxury Car Market
Austria’s Office for Combating Fraud uncovered a €1M tax fraud scheme in the luxury car parts trade, involving forged documents and fake invoices.
Ex-SOS Children’s Village Worker Suspected Of Abuse
A former SOS Children’s Village worker in Seekirchen is under investigation for allegedly abusing two girls and mistreating a boy.
Driver Without License Flees Vienna Police At 180 Km/h
A 24-year-old without a license fled Vienna police at 180 km/h, endangering pedestrians and running red lights before abandoning the car.
“Ibiza Detective” Loses Human Rights Case In Strasbourg
The European Court of Human Rights rejected Julian Hessenthaler’s complaint, ruling his conviction for drug trafficking was fair.
Vienna-1020: Man Kills Wife and Himself, Daughter in Critical Condition
A 44-year-old man shot his wife and himself in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. Their daughter, 24, is critically injured; another man survived.
Neusiedl am See: Man, 21, Attempts to Kill Father With Axe
A 21-year-old tried to kill his father with an axe in Neusiedl am See. Police intervened, no injuries reported, suspect arrested.