In Vienna and Innsbruck
Cobra operation at Benko villa in Innsbruck
A major police operation has been underway since Tuesday morning at the villa of Tyrolean real estate juggler René Benko in Innsbruck-Igls and also at the Signa headquarters in Vienna. The Cobra special task force is also on site. In the meantime, his lawyer has also responded to the search of Benko's villa.
The operation in Innsbruck has been taking place since 7.30 am. In addition to police officers in uniform and in plain clothes, Cobra is also on site with several officers. Several police vehicles and vans are also parked at the villa. At around 9.45 a.m., the forensic team apparently passed through the gates sealing off the mighty estate.
Benko's wife took the dog for a walk
The Signa founder behaved "cooperatively and constructively" during the house search, according to his lawyer Norbert Wess. His wife was also spotted - she took the dog for a walk during the operation. Numerous neighbors and onlookers have also gathered in front of the villa.
Police operation at Signa headquarters in Vienna
A search of the Signa headquarters also took place in Vienna at around 7.40 am. According to eyewitnesses, around ten officers were deployed in Herrengasse to remove a large metal container with around 70 to 80 kilos of contents.
Searches were also carried out at other Signa locations in Vienna during the course of Tuesday morning. According to officials, the investigations should be completed by midday.
Lawyer confirms house search in Innsbruck
"I can confirm the following: Yes, a search is currently taking place on site in order to seize any documents relating to the allegations that have already been reported in the media - the police and the WKStA are acting very professionally and our client - as the authorities have just confirmed to me - is again acting cooperatively and constructively. I can't say any more about this ad hoc", explained Wess regarding the operation in Innsbruck.
The WKStA could not be reached for comment for the time being.
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