René Benko, the former real estate mogul, continues to live a life of luxury despite the collapse of his Signa Group, which marked Austria's largest bankruptcy since World War II.

The recent insolvency of the furniture chain Kika/Leiner, affecting 1,400 jobs, has reignited scrutiny over Benko's financial dealings.

Despite officially living at the subsistence level, Benko resides in a lavish villa and enjoys hunting trips, thanks to financial support from family foundations.

These foundations, managed by his mother, provide him with gifts that are legally separate from his insolvency proceedings.

While Benko faces ongoing legal investigations, including allegations of creditor fraud, his lifestyle remains largely unaffected, raising questions about the transparency and ethics of private foundations in shielding wealth.