An investigation by the Justice Department found that dozens of companies from René Benko’s empire violated their disclosure obligations. Regardless of the fines that are then due.
The Signa and Benko – new news almost daily from the real estate juggler’s declining empire. Bankruptcies and announcements. And politicians are also interested in the Tyrolean, who is intertwined with politics. Signa and Benko will also play a role in the upcoming COFAG-U committee.
Dozens of Signa’s daughters defaulted
The SPÖ was also interested in a secondary aspect in advance: mandatory fines according to Article 283 et seq. of the UGB (Business Code). Breach of the disclosure obligation according to paragraph 277. Companies must submit annual accounts, etc., to the court in the commercial register no later than nine months after the balance sheet date. Dozens of Signa’s daughters defaulted. And as a result, they had to pay, as the “Krone” reported in early September.
According to the answer to the question from Minister of Justice Alma Zadic (Greens), there were fines of almost one million (913,500 euros) between 2019 and 2023. More than previously thought. Signa apparently accepted this with approval. For critical observers, this also fits into the overall picture of the Benko empire – difficult to understand or opaque down to the last of its many thousands of corners.
The spokesperson for the SPÖ Finance calls for stricter rules
Jan Krainer, SPÖ finance spokesperson, asked the parliamentary question. He calls for new, stricter rules – as the judiciary has already announced. “Lessons need to be learned from cases like this. It is frightening to see how some people ignore conventions and rules.”
Krainer also refers to the recent story about Chalet N., the luxury resort Benkos in Lech – the ‘Krone’ reports. Investigation showed that the hotel was largely used personally by Benko and Co. – and that there was still 1.2 million euros in Corona financing. “Scandalous,” says Krainer.
The Greens organized a tax law for Chalet N.
The Green representative Nina Tomaselli has already had the tax file for Chalet N. in order. “I can imagine that there were also special constructions here.” Guaranteed also a topic for the next University Committee.
Source: Krone
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