The 68-year-old is said to have committed the crimes in his role as a trustee. During a search of his house, some of the money and coins were found. “I didn’t steal anything,” the accused said in court on Wednesday.
Five kilograms of gold vreneli
The senior citizen, who has now passed away with Exit, gave him a gift of 200,000 francs and around five to six kilograms of gold coins. This was after he found gold vreneli rolls that were supposedly stolen from her. She was very grateful, also for the work he did for her. She also promised him 25 kilograms of gold.
He hid the assets in the wine cellar and in the shoe cupboard, and he didn’t even tell his wife about it. He just didn’t want to tell a lot about it. The former mayor denied that he allegedly stole 800,000 francs from his client on another occasion.
One million in aluminum foil as an “iron reserve”
A neighbor explained in court that the elderly woman had hoarded around one million francs, the “iron reserve,” wrapped in aluminum foil at home. She was afraid of war. The trustee estimated his client’s assets at 20 to 25 million francs. She also owned four apartments.
The former FDP mayor is also charged with fraud in connection with a Covid loan. The charge calls for a total prison sentence of 4.5 years. The elderly woman’s statements and the assets found speak against the accused.
The 68-year-old’s defense attorney, however, demanded an acquittal. The senior citizen was very suspicious and repeatedly accused people of stealing her money. At most, the court should impose a fine for an offense in connection with the Covid loan. The trial continues in the afternoon.
2024-03-13 13:49:28
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