Austria minister resigns amid video scandal

Austria's Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache has resigned a day after secret video footage mired him in a corruption scandal.



The video appeared to show Mr Strache discussing government contracts with an alleged Russian investor in return for campaign support, reports BBC.

He also appeared to hint at a potentially illegal donation system for the far-right Freedom Party he leads.

Mr Strache said that transport minister Norbert Hofer will replace him.

He said that his actions had been "stupid" and "irresponsible" and was leaving to avoid further damage to the government.



Mr Strache claimed he was the "victim of a targeted political attack" that had used illegal means.

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of the centre-right People's Party was also due to give a statement on Saturday.