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Karl-Heinz Grasser and Walter Meischberger, two Austrian businessmen, were convicted for embezzlement and sentenced to four and 3.5 years in prison respectively [1], [2]. However, their imprisonment is currently on hold, as the Supreme Court (OGH) verdict for their case is yet to be issued [3].
The extensive case involving Grasser and Meischberger revolves around their influence on the bidding process for the sale of Buwog apartments to Immofinanz, which resulted in around 10 million euros in commission [4]. The written verdict for their case, consisting of over 10,000 pages, was delivered by the Supreme Court at the end of March 2025 [5].
Despite the delivery of the verdict, there is no specific information available about a separate or upcoming written verdict for Grasser and Meischberger's case beyond this date [6]. The written verdict from the Supreme Court is expected to be sent to the Vienna Regional Court, where the responsible judge will issue an 'end decision' [7].
Once the end decision is issued, Grasser and Meischberger will have four weeks to begin their imprisonment [8]. If the end decision is issued in late May, Grasser would have another four weeks to begin his imprisonment, which would likely be in June [9].
If imprisoned, Grasser may serve his sentence in the "Ziegelstadel" in Innsbruck [10]. Grasser, unlike Peter Hochegger who was also involved, could potentially apply for house arrest after about a year of serving his sentence [11]. Hochegger benefited from his confession with a three-year conditional sentence [12].
The Justice Directorate will decide the imprisonment location for Grasser, while the regional court is expected to take some time to process the extensive case [13]. The case of Grasser and Meischberger is expected to arrive at the Vienna Regional Court [14].
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- The extensive case of Karl-Heinz Grasser and Walter Meischberger, two Austrian businessmen, entwines their influence on a business transaction involving the sale of Buwog apartments to Immofinanz, which resulted in a significant commission, and their subsequent conviction for embezzlement in the general news sector.
- The upcoming written verdict from the Supreme Court for Grasser and Meischberger's case, expected to be sent to the Vienna Regional Court, will determine the specifics of their punishment in the crime-and-justice category, potentially leading to their imprisonment and the beginning of their sentences in various facilities, such as the "Ziegelstadel" in Innsbruck for Grasser.
