シュワルツェネッガーさんの未申告の高級時計、4300万円で落札 気候関連の慈善オークションで
Schwarzenegger’s undeclared luxury watch sold for 43 million yen at climate-related charity auction.
Schwarzenegger’s undeclared luxury watch sold for 43 million yen at climate-related charity auction.
俳優で米カリフォルニア州の元知事アーノルド・シュワルツェネッガーさんが独ミュンヘンの空港で一時拘束される原因となった高級時計が、オーストリアで開かれたオークションで27万ユーロ(約4300万円)で落札された
The luxury watch that caused actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be briefly detained at the airport in Munich, Germany, was sold for 270,000 euros (approximately 43 million yen) at an auction in Austria. The bid was made.
The luxury watch that caused actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be briefly detained at the airport in Munich, Germany, was sold for 270,000 euros (approximately 43 million yen) at an auction in Austria. The bid was made.
オークションはシュワルツェネッガーさんが主催する気候変動問題に特化した慈善団体の資金集めの一環
The auction is part of Schwarzenegger’s fundraising effort for a charity organization focused on climate change.
The auction is part of Schwarzenegger’s fundraising effort for a charity organization focused on climate change.
この日の売り上げは総額131万ユーロだった
Sales on the day totaled 1.31 million euros.
Sales on the day totaled 1.31 million euros.
夕食会を兼ねたオークションには米国のジョン・ケリー気候変動問題担当大統領特使など気候変動対策に取り組む要人らが出席
The auction, which also served as a dinner party, was attended by dignitaries working on climate change countermeasures, including John Kerry, the US special presidential envoy for climate change issues.
The auction, which also served as a dinner party, was attended by dignitaries working on climate change countermeasures, including John Kerry, the US special presidential envoy for climate change issues.
美術品や宝石類なども合わせて落札された
Artworks and jewelry were also sold at auction.
Artworks and jewelry were also sold at auction.
夕食会の席でシュワルツェネッガーさんは、環境汚染との戦いでここまで大きな進展があったと強調
At the dinner, Schwarzenegger emphasized the great progress that has been made in the fight against environmental pollution.
At the dinner, Schwarzenegger emphasized the great progress that has been made in the fight against environmental pollution.
「今日は非常に多くの人々が、解決策の一端を担うべくこの場に来てくれた」と感謝を表明した
``So many people came here today to be part of the solution,’’ he said, expressing his gratitude.
``So many people came here today to be part of the solution,’’ he said, expressing his gratitude.
シュワルツェネッガーさんは17日、ドイツ入国時にスイスの高級ブランド、オーデマ・ピゲ製の高級時計を申告しなかったとして、税金に関する刑事手続きの対象となっていた
Schwarzenegger was the subject of criminal tax proceedings on the 17th for failing to declare a luxury watch made by Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet upon entering Germany.
Schwarzenegger was the subject of criminal tax proceedings on the 17th for failing to declare a luxury watch made by Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet upon entering Germany.
ミュンヘンの税関広報はシュワルツェネッガーさんについて、「製品を申告しなかった
A Munich customs spokesperson said of Schwarzenegger, ``He did not declare the product.
A Munich customs spokesperson said of Schwarzenegger, ``He did not declare the product.
欧州連合(EU)にとどめる目的でEU以外の国から輸入された製品だ
These are products imported from countries outside the European Union (EU) for the purpose of keeping them within the EU.
These are products imported from countries outside the European Union (EU) for the purpose of keeping them within the EU.
この手続きは誰であろうと適用される」と強調した
This procedure applies to anyone.”
This procedure applies to anyone.”
同広報によれば、シュワルツェネッガーさんはミュンヘンの空港で2時間以上拘束された後、釈放されたという
The spokesperson said Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich airport for more than two hours before being released.
The spokesperson said Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich airport for more than two hours before being released.
本人に近い関係者によると、シュワルツェネッガーさんは問題の時計に対して想定される税金を前払いすることに同意
Mr. Schwarzenegger agreed to prepay the estimated taxes on the watch, according to a person close to him.
Mr. Schwarzenegger agreed to prepay the estimated taxes on the watch, according to a person close to him.
しかし係員が1時間かけてもクレジットカードのマシンを使用できず、結局あきらめてシュワルツェネッガーさんを銀行に連れて行き、ATMから現金を引き出させようとしたという
However, after spending an hour trying to get Schwarzenegger to use the credit card machine, the clerk finally gave up and took Schwarzenegger to a bank where he tried to withdraw cash from the ATM.
However, after spending an hour trying to get Schwarzenegger to use the credit card machine, the clerk finally gave up and took Schwarzenegger to a bank where he tried to withdraw cash from the ATM.
しかしATMで引き出せる限度額では到底足りず、銀行は閉まっていた
However, the amount that could be withdrawn from an ATM was simply not enough, and the bank was closed.
However, the amount that could be withdrawn from an ATM was simply not enough, and the bank was closed.
そこで引き返すと、別の係員が新しいクレジットカードのマシンを持ち込んで、ようやくうまくいったという
When he turned back, another staff member brought in a new credit card machine, which finally worked.
When he turned back, another staff member brought in a new credit card machine, which finally worked.