Austria arrests property tycoon Benko, suspected of trying to hide assets
The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko, has been arrested on suspicion of falsifying a receipt and trying to conceal assets from insolvency administrators and creditors, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Austrian real estate tycoon arrested in fraud probe
Austrian anti-corruption officials on Thursday arrested fallen real estate tycoon Rene Benko as part of a wide-ranging fraud probe, alleging that he had attempted to conceal assets. Benko, once one of Austria’s richest men,
Austria: Signa's founder arrested on suspicion of hiding assets
Austria: A self-made billionaire, Benko tapped low interest rates to rapidly expand his business, acquiring stakes in prestigious properties from Britain's Selfridges department stores to the Chrysler Building in New York.
Austrian property tycoon Benko arrested, newspaper reports
The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko, has been arrested in his villa in Innsbruck, newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported on Thursday. Local police referred questions about Benko to Austria's anti-corruption prosecutors' office,
Austrian tycoon René Benko arrested on charges of fraud and asset concealment
René Benko, one of Austria’s most prominent businessmen, faces serious charges, including conspiracy to evade creditors and fraudulent asset transfers.
Property tycoon René Benko arrested in Austria
Austrian property tycoon René Benko has been arrested, as Vienna’s criminal prosecutors accused him of making inaccurate statements during the insolvency proceedings of his Signa property holding in an attempt to embezzle assets.
Billionaire to bust: Austrian property tycoon Benko suffers new low with arrest
The arrest of Rene Benko on Thursday marks a new low for the Austrian property magnate following the collapse of his business empire, Signa Holding.
Former Selfridges tycoon arrested after collapse of property empire
The former co-owner of Selfridges has been arrested in Austria on suspicion of fraud following the implosion of his property empire Signa...
René Benko Arrested in Austria
The founder of the bankrupt real estate conglomerate Signa had so far been able to continue living undisturbed in a luxurious villa. But now, the handcuffs have finally clicked.
Austrian property tycoon Reno Benko arrested: prosecutors
The founder of fallen Austrian property group Signa, Rene Benko has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, prosecutors say.
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Signa Founder Rene Benko Arrested in Austrian Fraud Probe
Austrian authorities arrested Rene Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa property and retail empire, as part of ...