For example, the insolvent investor Rene Benko was given a coercive fine for refusing to testify. According to the decision of the Federal Administrative Court, Benko must pay 700 euros. He can still appeal to the Constitutional Court or the Administrative Court. Benko only appeared before the investigative committee as a witness after several unsuccessful attempts and was brought before the police. The businessman largely declined to do so, citing the countless proceedings against him and the Signa group of companies, which are also largely insolvent. Three coercive fines were ultimately applied for for “refusing to testify”.
Refusal to testify in two cases
However, in two cases Benko rightly refused to testify, the Federal Administrative Court has now determined. The coercive penalty actually imposed concerns questions about “Chalet N”. NEOS parliamentary group leader Yannick Shetty wanted to know whether several former government members had visited Benko’s luxury property. The investor had said in the committee that he would not answer any questions on this topic as a matter of principle.
