Star chef Alfons Schuhbeck convicted: four years in prison for fraud!

Star chef Alfons Schuhbeck convicted: four years in prison for fraud!

Dresden, Deutschland - The news from Germany rolls over: a prominent star chef is the focus. Alfons Schuhbeck, known from the television and restaurant world, was sentenced to a total prison sentence of four years and three months by the Munich I district court. The 76-year-old, who had already been convicted of tax evasion, must now also be responsible for fraud in connection with corona wages and bankruptcy. The requirements of the public prosecutor amounted to an even higher prison sentence of four years and seven months, but Schuhbeck received a milder punishment, not least because of his health. The cook is difficult to get cancer and was therefore fueled by his defense.

in his “last word” in court, Schuhbeck apologized to the injured parties and was willing to make reparation. In view of the severity of his actions, this should not be easy, because among the allegations, the fraud stands out with corona wages - a topic that was important for many entrepreneurs during pandemic. More than 320,000 euros are said to have flowed out of false applications, which Schuhbeck and accomplice have appeared, as [BR] reported.

raid in the tax office

as if that weren't enough, in Hesse, living and business premises were recently searched by twelve people who are also suspected of having committed fake applications for Corona aid funds. More than 70 investigators were on duty to uncover these brazen machinations, including employees of a tax office who are said to have given incorrect information on subsidy applications. The determined damage volume amounts to more than 750,000 euros, of which over 320,000 euros have already been paid out. [n-tv] gives insights into the extent of the investigation.

What's going on in the world of tax advisors? An 86-year-old tax advisor is suspected of having guided the employees of his office to abuse his title to create applications. Here he was apparently involved in the income - a handy example of the machinations in the shadow of pandemic and the associated economic challenges.

A look behind the scenes

Overall, it can be seen that in times of crises and emergencies the temptation to turn in dark paths is too great for many. The Schuhbeck case is only the tip of the iceberg. The whole complex around the Corona aids and the attempts to exhaust them raises numerous questions. Whether in Bavaria, Hesse or elsewhere: the processing will probably be busy for a while and those responsible will have to face the consequences of their actions.

The events are an urgent example of how important transparency and honesty are in the business world. It is to be hoped that the affected companies and people who were damaged by such fraud will soon receive compensation and learn from these incidents.

For more information, follow the links: [BILD] runs with the latest developments despite all the adversities: Alfons Schuhbeck goes to the glue and harvests the fruits of its actions, while [BR] reports more about the background and the course of the process, and [n-tv] to the raid against the tax consultants, which shows again that the topic around Corona and the help associated with it again as is up to date.