Overview

• His lawyer said the situation was life‑threatening but he is now out of immediate danger and remains in poor condition.
• The surgery occurred early in the week and he was moved from the Innsbruck prison to a hospital for recovery.
• Kronen‑Zeitung reported a likely bowel obstruction or rupture, though no official diagnosis has been released.
• Recent reports cite about €34 million in liabilities, including roughly €8.5 million owed to the tax authorities.
• Media coverage notes that unresolved debts could bring further legal consequences and potentially complicate any request for house arrest with electronic monitoring.