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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko will remain in custody for another month, a court in Vienna ruled on Friday, adding to an extension of his pre-trial detention that was issued

Austrian Tycoon Rene Benko to Stay in Custody Another Month

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko will remain in custody for another month, a court in Vienna ruled on Friday, adding to an extension of his pre-trial detention that was issued a week ago.

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger; editing by Matthias Williams)

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  • Rene Benko's custody extended by Vienna court.
  • Pre-trial detention extended for the Austrian tycoon.
  • Benko remains in custody for another month.
  • Vienna court issues extension on Benko's detention.
  • Legal proceedings continue for Rene Benko.

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