The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) announced on Monday, September 28, 2026, that the investigation into Thomas Schmid for false testimony has been dropped. The case stemmed from a June 2026 report alleging he lied to a committee and court.
Prosecutors noted that a nearly identical report from 2024 was previously dismissed after Schmid's statements were proven objectively correct. The 2026 filing added testimony from a Linz trial involving former club chairman and two officials.
The dismissal concludes scrutiny regarding the former Secretary General's testimony. The related Linz case focused on job-stacking allegations against Wöginger, who has since resigned as ÖVP club chairman, and two other finance department staff.
