German authorities are currently investigating multiple cases of alleged fraud and misconduct involving significant financial sums. The Düsseldorf Police and Prosecutor's Office have launched an investigation into Volksbank Düsseldorf Neuss concerning the disappearance of €100 million, with suspicions of fraud, embezzlement, and forgery. Concurrently, the Berlin Prosecutor's Office is probing the KaDeWe Group for alleged subsidy fraud following the insolvency of the luxury department store KaDeWe, which was previously part of the Signa empire owned by René Benko. The investigation into KaDeWe has raised concerns about the management practices within the Signa Group, which has faced scrutiny after its bankruptcy. Additionally, a warrant has been issued in Italy for René Benko, citing allegations of coercion against officials, bribery, and illegal donations. This series of investigations highlights significant financial irregularities in prominent German retail and banking sectors.
Italien hat Haftbefehl gegen Signa-Gründer René Benko erlassen. Der ZEIT liegen Ermittlungsakten vor. Die Vorwürfe: Druck auf Amtsträger, Bestechung, illegale Spenden. https://t.co/2gvugWVBIS
Volksbank Düsseldorf: Wie eine Modemanagerin für eine Razzia sorgte https://t.co/c39saaOfIH
Nach der Pleite der Signa-Gruppe, zu der auch das Kaufhaus #KaDeWe gehörte, hat die Staatsanwaltschaft Ermittlungen gegen Eigentümer René Benko eingeleitet. https://t.co/pIsVOcaWJN