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Thomas Schmid

unknownindividualAustria

Figure linked to ÖBAG Affair - State Witness COOPERATING

Linked to 1 case: ÖBAG Affair - State Witness COOPERATING.

Biography

Roles: Former CEO of ÖBAG (Austrian State Holding Company), former Finance Ministry official

Party: ÖVP affiliate

Notable: Became key state witness, exposed "Kurz circle"

Cases Involved

ÖBAG Affair - State Witness COOPERATING

Date: 2021-2026 Outcome: Turned state witness, providing testimony Key facts: Became state witness after initial investigation Leaked/provided 300,000+ chat messages exposing system Revealed extensive patronage networks in ÖVP Multiple prosecutions based on his testimony "Kurz circle" exposed through his evidence Revelations enabled: Sebastian Kurz false testimony case Beinschab affair (manipulated polls) Network of political appointments ÖVP internal communications showing quid pro quo Status: Central to ongoing Austrian corruption investigations