Alfons Schuhbeck, the renowned German chef and former star of Munich's culinary scene, has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison by the Landgericht München I for charges including insolvency delay and fraud related to COVID-19 aid. This marks a second conviction for Schuhbeck, who was previously sentenced nearly two and a half years ago for tax evasion. The trial revealed extensive financial difficulties within Schuhbeck's business empire, with creditor claims amounting to 27 million euros, as detailed by the insolvency administrator Max Liebig. During the proceedings, Schuhbeck, aged 76 and seriously ill, admitted guilt as part of a plea deal, citing mismanagement and incorrect advice as contributing factors to his downfall. He also disclosed living on a modest pension of 1,138.76 euros. The court's verdict comes after a process that shed light on Schuhbeck's business operations and personal hardships, including his health struggles and financial distress. Separately, the Austrian prosecutor's office (WKStA) has filed charges against investor René Benko for alleged fraudulent bankruptcy involving 360,000 euros linked to his villa.