His wife , Helene , was given a four - year sentence , and both were ordered to pay millions in restitution .
In 2011 , after a 40 - day trial , Beltracchi was found guilty and sentenced to six years in a German prison .
Beltracchi 's wife , Helene , was given a four - year sentence , and both were ordered to pay millions in restitution .
In 2011 , after a 40 - day trial , Beltracchi was found guilty and sentenced to six years in a German prison .