Start of Trial for Commerzialbank Mattersburg Case
In addition to the former board member of Commerzialbank Mattersburg, Franziska Klikovits, three entrepreneurs are also accused, who are alleged to have created fictitious invoices and embezzled funds from the bank.
Appeals Against Indictment in Commerzialbank Mattersburg Case Dismissed
Klikovits is accused, among other things, of embezzling bank funds, breach of trust, and fraudulent bankruptcy. The accusations relate to a sub-area of the Commerzialbank Mattersburg case, which involves damage of about 70 million euros. Two appeals against the indictment of the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) were dismissed by the Vienna Higher Regional Court at the end of July 2024. The trial will take place from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm in the largest courtroom 1 at the regional court, starting on January 14. It is the second and so far largest trial in the case.
Commerzialbank Mattersburg Trial: Proceedings Against Ex-Bank Chief Pucher Dismissed
Previously, at the end of January 2024, a side issue involving damage of around 70,000 euros was dealt with in court. The former head of Commerzialbank Mattersburg, Martin Pucher, was sentenced in absentia to eleven months on probation, and Klikovits to eight months on probation. The proceedings against Pucher have now been dismissed due to his inability to stand trial. It will only be resumed if he is able to stand trial at a later date. Unlike in the first trial, he will not be tried in his absence.
(APA/Red)
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