The story of the "Czech national treasure": From the boards of La Scala to court for fraud

Gabriela Beňačková, a renowned opera singer, faces trial for alleged fraud involving a 92-year-old woman’s will, potentially worth 70 million crowns. Born in Bratislava in 1947, she gained fame as a soprano, performing globally, including at the Metropolitan Opera. The prosecution claims she and another woman manipulated the elderly woman into signing a will favoring them. Beňačková maintains her innocence, while the prosecutor seeks a five-year sentence for her. The court previously deemed the will invalid due to the woman's health at the time of signing. Beňačková has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Grammy nomination and national honors.