Top investigators of the biggest corruption case are leaving the police

The investigation into bribery linked to agricultural subventions has so far landed businessmen Martin Kvietik and Norbert Bödör in prison and is still ongoing.

Norbert Bödör leaves the Specialised Criminal Court free.Norbert Bödör leaves the Specialised Criminal Court free. (Source: TASR)

Two investigators dealing with the Cattle Breeder corruption case are leaving the police force. The high-profile case involves such names from business as Martin Kvietik and Norbert Bödör, but also the former boss of the Agricultural Payments Agency, Juraj Kožuch.

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Two independent sources from the police corps confirmed for Sme that the two leading investigators are leaving.

A corruption mega-machine

The officers are leaving the corps at their own request. The Police Presidium declined to comment.

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"We will not make statements about personnel issues," spokesperson Michal Slivka told Sme.

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