Proceedings before the Bern Commercial Criminal Court Senior couple allegedly defrauded the state of 16 million francs
A couple allegedly defrauded the authorities in Bern of around CHF 16 million. Among other things, they are accused of seizure fraud.
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- A married couple are on trial in Bern today for allegedly defrauding the state of around 16 million francs.
- The 75-year-old man and his wife, who is 14 years his junior, are accused of defrauding the state of supplementary benefits and social welfare. They are also accused of seizure fraud.
A couple is alleged to have defrauded the authorities in Bern of around CHF 16 million. Among other things, they are accused of seizure fraud. As of today, the two are standing trial before the Commercial Criminal Court in Bern.
The couple allegedly faked a life of subsistence to various authorities. However, the couple had assets worth millions: Cars, expensive wines, fur coats, golf equipment, luxury handbags and bank accounts with over 1.5 million francs, according to the indictment.
The accused are a 75-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman. In addition to seizure fraud, they are also accused of defrauding supplementary benefits and social welfare. They are also alleged to have tried to buy back loss certificates too cheaply.
The two accused have not confessed. They are presumed innocent until a final verdict has been reached. The Commercial Criminal Court will announce its verdict on Thursday.
