After Judgments in the Buwog Case: Grasser Received Request for Imprisonment Commencement

The responsible judge of the Vienna Regional Court signed the order for the commencement of the sentence on Wednesday. These were then sent electronically to the defense lawyers, while the convicted individuals are informed via RSA letter. Grasser's lawyer, Manfred Ainedter, mentioned that the letter might have already arrived. Norbert Wess, also Grasser's lawyer, confirmed that the former Finance Minister will begin his sentence. Meischberger's lawyer did not comment, and Peter Hochegger's lawyer was not reachable.

Commencement of Grasser's Sentence in Innsbruck Prison

The convicted individuals must report to the designated prison (JA) within four weeks of notification. In the case of Grasser, who is registered in Kitzbühel, this is the JA Innsbruck, confirmed Rechenmacher to the APA. Meischberger resides in Lower Austria and must therefore "report" to the JA Korneuburg according to Rechenmacher. Hochegger would have to occupy a cell in the JA Vienna-Simmering, although the former lobbyist can apply for electronically monitored house arrest before or during the execution of the prison sentence.

Judgments in the Buwog Case: Grasser Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

Grasser was sentenced to four years in prison in the Buwog trial and the Terminal Tower Linz case for breach of trust and acceptance of gifts by officials, Meischberger to three and a half years. The former lobbyist Peter Hochegger received a partially suspended sentence of three years, of which one year is unconditional. The rest was conditionally suspended with a three-year probation period. The former lobbyist can therefore apply for an ankle monitor, as the unconditional part of the sentence does not exceed twelve months. Whether the electronically monitored house arrest is approved is up to the decision of the head of JA Simmering.

High Claims by the Republic of Austria in the Buwog Case

Grasser, Meischberger, the former Immofinanz CEO Karl Petrikovics, and a former manager of Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich must also compensate for the damage amounting to 10 million euros plus interest, which was incurred by the Republic of Austria. The convicted individuals are jointly liable. Therefore, the Republic of Austria can choose from whom to claim the damages. This person could then recover the money from the others. However, Meischberger has long been bankrupt, and Grasser filed for insolvency on Wednesday.

(APA/Red)

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