A 27-year-old Romanian, employed as a cashier in Austria, is being investigated for embezzling 200,000 euros.

The 27-year-old man employed as a cashier at an inn in Unken, Austria, is being investigated for embezzlement, being accused of stealing approximately 200,000 euros from the cash register over several years. According to authorities, the man began stealing in 2018, taking daily amounts of around 1,000 euros. By 2026, the damage had increased to 38,000 euros.

The young man confessed to the acts in front of the police, citing a severe gambling addiction as the reason for his actions. Although he is under criminal investigation, he remains at liberty. The case has drawn attention in the context of other similar crimes committed by Romanians in Austria. According to the Austrian Penal Code, theft can carry sentences of up to 10 years in prison, depending on the severity of the act.