Austrian prosecutors open probe into ex-WKO chief over luxury watch gift

Austria's economic crime prosecutors (WKStA) have launched an investigation into former WKO president Harald Mahrer over allegations he received a Patek Philippe watch from startup investor Florian Fritsch. The probe targets potential corruption or breach of trust, though details remain unconfirmed. This marks a notable legal escalation against a prominent business figure, with implications for Austrian political-business ties.

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