Renowned TV chef Alfons Schuhbeck, previously convicted of tax evasion, finds himself embroiled in additional legal troubles. Schuhbeck has been charged with delaying insolvency proceedings, fraud, and subsidy fraud. These allegations are tied to his failure to file timely insolvency petitions for nine companies under his management and his misuse of approximately €460,000 in state-provided COVID-19 assistance. Furthermore, he is accused of failing to pay or delaying the payment of millions in social security contributions.
The charges come as Schuhbeck is already serving a three-year and two-month prison sentence for evading €2.3 million in taxes. Despite his incarceration, the chef's troubles seem far from over, as the new charges suggest a pattern of financial misconduct. Schuhbeck’s legal representatives have expressed their intention to challenge these fresh accusations, which include withholding and embezzling employee wages.
Once a beloved figure among celebrities and royalty, Schuhbeck’s reputation has been severely tarnished. His culinary empire, which included prestigious Munich restaurants and spice shops, is now mostly defunct, with only his spice stores still operational.
The unfolding legal drama marks a dramatic fall from grace for Schuhbeck, who once cooked for the likes of the Beatles and Queen Elizabeth. Now, his future hangs in the balance, with the courts set to decide on the course of these new proceedings. This case serves as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change, even for the most celebrated individuals.
