Prosecutors in Carinthia have confirmed a new investigation around the Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA) bank against 12 people. None of those under investigation were named. BZÖ-Deputy party leader Stefan Petzner had already indicated that there were new investigations around the end of October and now this has been confirmed by prosecutors. Spokeswoman Gabriele Lutschounig […]
Former Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA) boss Wolfgang Kulterer has had his custody extended.Klagenfurt prosecutors announced today (Mon) they decided to extend the bankers detention over fears he might flee and try to cover up potential crimes previously carried out by him in connection with the near collapse of HGAA.Kulturer was arrested on 13 August. […]
Ailing Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA) bosses have revealed plans to demand compensation from former bosses and political decision-makers.HGAA chief Gottwald Kranebitter announced today (Fri) the bank would launch legal action against ex-chiefs “in the coming weeks”. Kranebitter explained that it would focus on “those who caused damage to the bank”.The HGAA head declined to […]