Czech state attorney halts PM Babis’ fraud investigation

cde.news desk 2 September 2019, 09:48 · 1 min read

epa07377521 Andrej Babis, the Czech Republic's Prime Minister and Slovak-born billionaire, attends the convention of the ANO ('Yes') political movement, in Prague, Czech Republic, 17 February 2019. Babis during the convention was re-elected leader of the ANO movement. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK

A Czech state attorney has halted an investigation of suspected fraud by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, the newspaper Denik N reported on Monday, citing two sources with knowledge of the state attorney’s decision.

The police have charged Babis with illegal tapping of a 2 million euro ($2.2 million) development subsidy a decade ago and prior to his entry into politics.

Via Reuters

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