Signa Insolvency: Trustee in Bankruptcy Demands the Return of Gifts From Nathalie Benko

PeopleOther ♦ Published: March 24, 2025; 22:13 ♦ (Vindobona)

Real estate and trading mogul René Benko has been in custody in the Vienna-Josefstadt prison since January 24, 2025. Meanwhile, bankruptcy trustee Andreas Grabenweger is trying to shed light on the complex asset structures surrounding the Signa Group and uncover possible asset shifts.

René Benko remains in custody, while trustee Andreas Grabenweger investigates gifts worth millions to wife Nathalie Benko. Benko was known for his lavish lifestyle (the photo pictures his office). / Picture: © aurena.at

According to Grabenweger, the gifts in question are mainly gifts of money and valuable items. The legal basis for the reclaim lies in the Insolvency Code, which makes it possible to challenge transfers of assets that took place shortly before the opening of insolvency proceedings. “The lawsuit has already been filed and, as far as I know, has already been served on her,”