Corruption & scandals, page 3
News on corruption in Slovakia
How an anti-team dismantled an elite police team with the help of the secret service
Hints of a possible coalition break-up over rule of law not materialising for now.
The ten strongest points of the verdict against former special prosecutor
Dušan Kováčik is the first high-ranking official under the Smer-led governments to hear a guilty verdict on corruption charges.
Former special prosecutor Kováčik found guilty
Judge sentences him to 14 years in prison for corruption.
Emotions and raised voices in parliament. SaS MP wants to dismiss the general prosecutor
MPs summoned Maroš Žilinka to explain the recent actions of the GP office.
Prosecutor’s office stopped the prosecution of inspection service and spies
The General Prosecutor’s Office used the special paragraph again.
Surprise and consternation as accused former spy boss is sped out of prison
The shock move by the General Prosecutor’s Office raised many legitimate questions. It then blocked some journalists from asking them at a press conference.
Former spy boss acquitted due to procedural errors and lack of evidence
Deputy General Prosecutor Jozef Kandera outlined his reasons to unexpectedly acquit Pčolinský on more than 70 pages.
Police chief resigns and leaves the force
Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.
Former SIS head acquitted of all charges after General Prosecutor's Office intervention
Sme Rodina nominee for the top spy post released from custody after more than five months. Charges dropped in another case against Haščák of Penta as well.
Police Corps president charged with abusing powers and marring justice
Peter Kovařík filed a complaint against the charges.
His DNA has not been detected. Investigation of ex-spy head's corruption suspicions nears its end
Former director of the Slovak intelligence agency Vladimír Pčolinský faces corruption charges. It is not easy to find DNA on banknotes, police say.
Former representatives of Interior Ministry reportedly active in a gang
Police investigators bring charges against 11 people.
Another top official confesses to accepting a hefty bribe in the Mýtnik case
The recently charged Daniel Čech testified that former prime minister Peter Pellegrini also received a bribe.
Charges fly around Slovakia’s former prime ministers
Summer suspense as police continue uncovering corruption schemes, while epidemiologists prepare for the Delta episode of the pandemic to unfold.
Former head of tax administration confesses after arrest
Lenka Wittenbergerová has been charged in a major corruption case, her predecessor in the top Financial Administration post testifying against her.
Oligarch believed to be close to former PM Fico charged in major corruption case
Miroslav Výboh was detained along with several former Smer-nominated high state officials.
Ex-intelligence agents and gang members reportedly laundered money through Chinese firms
The laundered money was allegedly used for bribes during the era of Smer-led governments.
Leaked recording implies that interior minister took a bribe, which he denies
The bribe reportedly concerned an order for an IT company when Roman Mikulec led the military intelligence agency.
Smer chair Fico reportedly met with a cooperating witness in bribery case
Robert Fico has rejected Ľudovít Makó's claims.
Former special prosecutor stands trial
Dušan Kováčik may be sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
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