A Tyrolean (57) has fraudulently obtained more than 100,000 euros in financing for his cash-strapped club. He did not enrich himself with it. During the trial at the Innsbruck Regional Court he gave a different motive. . .
The Ministry of Social Affairs and the Pension Insurance Institute were the injured parties in this unusual case before the Innsbruck Regional Court. In the interest of the taxpayer, the matter was discovered after some time.
The digital system made it easy
“I was overwhelmed and close to burnout in Corona times,” the 57-year-old explained – and made a full confession. The trick was simplified by converting the trip list, which was previously maintained manually, to a digital system. “I simply added a transport number to the drivers’ names,” he said, explaining the 20-month process.
“The club was close to my heart”
As for the motive, the 57-year-old said the club was close to his heart. He was always the center of his attention, but found himself in financial difficulties.
The jury imposed a four-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 720 euros on the innocent man – already legally binding. The club got away with a partial fine of 100 euros – not legally binding.
Source: Krone
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