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Alfons Schuhbeck Undergoes Surgery During Temporary Medical Leave from Prison

The celebrity chef, serving a sentence for tax evasion, is receiving treatment in a Munich clinic under a revocable custody order, with plans to return to prison before his June 24 fraud trial.

Overview

  • Alfons Schuhbeck, 76, was temporarily released from JVA Rothenfeld prison to undergo surgery and continue therapy in a Munich clinic.
  • The medical leave, granted under Bavarian law, is revocable at any time, with no restrictions on his movement during treatment.
  • Schuhbeck's prison sentence for €2.3 million in tax evasion remains active, and he intends to return to custody immediately after treatment.
  • A new trial on fraud and insolvency concealment charges is scheduled for June 24, though it is unclear if his health will impact the timeline.
  • The case has drawn significant public attention due to Schuhbeck's prominence and his connections with figures like Uli Hoeneß.