In a contentious standoff, Croatia and the European Union are at loggerheads over who should lead the probe into a corruption case involving former Health Minister Vili Beros. The EU’s chief prosecutor has raised concerns about Zagreb’s adherence to the rule of law, exacerbating tensions.
The discord arose after Croatian authorities arrested Beros on corruption suspicions, only for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) to reveal its own ongoing investigation into the matter. Beros, who denies any wrongdoing, was dismissed and detained for a month as inquiries continue.
This week, Croatia’s State Attorney General Ivan Turudic asserted that the country’s Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK) would prosecute the case, despite the EU’s insistence on taking over. The situation underscores broader concerns about Croatia’s ability to uphold EU legal standards.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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