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German prosecutors charge Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness with tax evasion
MUNICH – German prosecutors have charged Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeness with tax evasion.
Munich prosecutors’ spokesman Ken Heidenreich said Tuesday that Hoeness’ lawyers have one month to respond to the charges, and a Munich court will decide whether the case goes to trial. He wouldn’t say how long that decision might take.
Heidenrich also declined to comment on details of the indictment, citing tax secrecy laws.
Hoeness reported himself to authorities earlier this year over a previously undeclared Swiss bank account.
In May, Bayern’s supervisory board backed Hoeness to remain in the job despite the investigation. The club said then that Hoeness apologized and offered to temporarily give up his functions pending the outcome of his case but the board unanimously asked him to stay.
Bayern went on to win both the Bundesliga and Champions League last season.
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