Arnold Schwarzenegger just ran into a bit of legal trouble while going through the airport in Munich, Germany.
The 76-year-old was arrested for possessing an “unregistered” luxury watch during a customs check at Munich Airport. He was then required to pay tax on the watch, but the payment was delayed due to various issues.
Schwarzenegger reportedly has plans to auction off the watch at a climate charity auction, one of many he has supported over the years.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Acts Orderly During Arrest
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According to reports, Schwarzenegger was detained by customs agents at Munich Airport on Wednesday evening upon his arrival in Germany from the US. The reason the actor was detained was his failure to declare the expensive watch in his possession, a requirement under customs regulations.
The entire holdup is said to have lasted for three hours, during which Schwarzenegger acted calmly, probably not exacerbating the situation. It is not clear whether the actor was accompanied by anyone else on the trip.
Sources close to the situation described the arrest of the former California Governor as an “incompetent change,” as they claimed he was never asked to fill out a declaration form before his trip to the European country.
Before his release, Schwarzenegger was ordered to pay upfront taxes on the watch, totaling $10,613, which he reportedly complied with.
Criminal Proceedings Have Been Initiated Against Arnold Schwarzenegger
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New drama unfolds as Schwarzenegger tries to make a payment. First, the credit card machine provided did not work despite several attempts by the actor to make the payment.
After that, the attempt to withdraw from the ATM failed due to the low limit. Even the withdrawal backup plan from the bank failed because it was closed. Finally, the payment was successfully processed using a different functioning credit card machine at the airport.
In addition to being asked to pay tax on the watch, it appears that criminal proceedings have been initiated against the actor, as seen by a statement from Munich Main Customs Office spokesman Thomas Meister.
He said, follow Daily Mail, “We have initiated criminal proceedings under tax laws. The watch should be registered as it is an import.”
Another spokesperson echoed Meister’s statement, saying, “If the goods remain in the EU, you have to declare them through customs. This applies to everyone, whether their name is Schwarzenegger or Müller, Meier or Huber.”
It remains to be seen what criminal proceedings this will involve and if charges will be brought against the actor.
The actor is reportedly planning to auction off the watch at a climate charity auction
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The watch in Schwarzenegger’s possession is reportedly made by Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet. It has been claimed that the actor is with the item as he plans to auction it off at a climate charity auction in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Schwarzenegger is a passionate climate activist and is one of the faces of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.
According to its website, the non-governmental organization “builds awareness of the climate crisis and the urgent need for action every day. The focus is on presenting workable solutions, supporting best-in-class climate action projects and serving as a matchmaker for climate leaders.”
Some of the projects they have started over the past decade include a reforestation project in Uganda, a photovoltaic system for a school building in India and a project protecting the Amazon region in Brazil.
Schwarzenegger has also supported several other charities over the years, including AIDS and HIV, Alzheimer’s Disease, Disaster Relief, Education, Health, Homelessness, Mentally Challenged, Poverty, Slavery and Human Trafficking.
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
