Arnold Schwarzenegger Faces Criminal Tax Proceedings in Germany
Arnold Schwarzenegger Faces Criminal Tax Proceedings in Germany
Arnold Schwarzenegger will face criminal tax proceedings after failing to declare an item upon arrival to Germany, according to a press officer from Munich Customs.
Failure to Declare Imported Product
The press officer, Thomas Meister, stated that Schwarzenegger did not declare a product that was imported from a non-EU country in order to remain in the EU. Meister emphasized that this process applies to everyone.
Release and Travel
After being held for over two hours, Schwarzenegger was released and allowed to continue his travel.
Watch for Charity Auction
A source close to the actor revealed that Schwarzenegger was detained because he was traveling with a watch he owns, which he intended to auction at a charity event in Kitzbuhel, Austria. The watch in question is from the Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet.
Cooperation and Incompetent Handling
The source further explained that Schwarzenegger cooperated throughout the process, answering all questions from customs officers honestly. However, the source criticized the handling of the situation, describing it as an incompetent shakedown and a comedy of errors.
Tax Pre-Payment and Payment Difficulties
Schwarzenegger agreed to pre-pay potential taxes on the watch, but the customs officers struggled to process the payment. They attempted to use a credit card machine for an hour before giving up and taking him to a bank. However, the bank was closed, and the ATM they brought him to had a low withdrawal limit.
Resolution and Conclusion
Eventually, a new officer arrived with a functioning credit card machine, allowing Schwarzenegger to complete the payment. He was then able to continue his journey.
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