Voecklabruck
Abuse of Office and Saudi Deal for Ex-Mayor in Upper Austria
A controversial case of abuse of office and improper acceptance of gifts has shaken a municipality in the district of Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria. A former mayor of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) stood before the regional court in Wels, as he is said to have accepted payments from a Saudi Arabian prince over decades to enable the rezoning of grassland into building land.
November 28, 2024
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