Vaduz, Liechtenstein — April 29, 2026 Signa founder Benko-linked €16M found in Liechtenstein Authorities discovered €16 million in gold bars, dollars, and francs in two safe deposit boxes belonging to the Ingbe Foundation in Liechtenstein, funds tied to Signa founder Rene Benko and his family.
Discovery and Contents
The Ingbe Foundation, a Liechtenstein-based entity, held €16 million in two safe deposit boxes, according to verified sources. The haul included €14 million in gold bars, with the remainder consisting of cash in dollars and Swiss francs. The discovery was made during a provisional opening of the boxes, and a Liechtenstein court will now determine the rightful ownership of the funds.
The Ingbe Foundation received its assets from Rene Benko, the founder of the now-insolvent Signa Group. However, the primary beneficiaries of the foundation are Benko’s family members, particularly his mother, Ingeborg Benko. The foundation’s financial ties to Benko have raised questions about the origins and intended use of the funds.
Financial Flows and Legal Scrutiny
Between autumn 2017 and summer 2023, approximately €100 million flowed from Signa’s Prime and Development companies to the Ingbe Foundation. This substantial transfer underscores the close financial relationship between Benko’s business empire and the foundation.
The ongoing legal proceedings in Liechtenstein will examine whether the funds in the safe deposit boxes are subject to claims from creditors or other parties affected by Signa’s insolvency. The provisional nature of the box openings suggests that authorities are still gathering evidence before a final decision is made.