Russian Scammers Target Ukrainians in Austria
The criminals contact potential victims by phone and WhatsApp, urging them to transfer their savings to a fake bank account.
Businessman Fined €1 Million for Hiding Cash at Telekom Austria
The case revolves around off-the-books funds from Telekom Austria that were allegedly used for illegal party financing.
Bomb Threat in Vienna, ‘Missed Threat’ in Innsbruck
The threat against the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters follows days of similar alerts across the country.
A Successful Six Months for Sniffer Dogs at Vienna Airport
From January to June, the customs service dogs undertook more than 600 missions, resulting in over 550 arrests.
Suspect Identified in Attack on 91-Year-Old Woman in Vienna
The 52-year-old man is the prime suspect in the break-in at a garden allotment in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district.
Austrian Mother Convicted for Imprisoning Son in Dog Cage
The 33-year-old woman’s appeal was denied, upholding her 20-year sentence for confining and tormenting her twelve-year-old son in a dog cage.
Police Arrest 19 People in Tyrol Drug-Trafficking Ring
Seventeen people were detained in Tyrol, with two more arrests in Styria and Croatia, and the drugs are estimated to be worth €4.5 million.
Father ‘Persuaded’ Teenage Son and Friend to Commit Robberies
The two teenagers are believed to have robbed five tobacconists and two petrol stations between 18 March and 19 April 2024.
Police Shoot Tires to Stop Speeding Driver
A Vienna police officer was forced to shoot at the tyres of a speeding car on Monday evening after the driver attempted to flee a check.
Man Arrested After Shooting Girlfriend with Bow and Arrows
The suspect allegedly shot his girlfriend with a bow and arrow in Graz on Sunday morning, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
