A former circus director in Baselland has been convicted of fraud related to a COVID-19 loan,and ordered to pay CHF 200,000,a court decision deemed “incomprehensible” by the defendant. the 72-year-old received a conditional punishment, with the court acknowledging the unlikelihood of him establishing another circus, given his age and the closure of his previous operation.The case centers around a fraudulently obtained COVID-19 credit. While the court found the defendant guilty, the imposed financial penalty of CHF 200,000 drew criticism. The trial also included an extension of the defendant’s criminal record. The court’s rationale rested on the interconnectedness of the fraudulent activity with the now-defunct circus,suggesting the director’s opportunities for future similar ventures are limited.
Ex-Circus Director Guilty: 19-Month Prison Sentence for COVID Loan Fraud
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