Several persons have been deprived of their freedom as part of an extensive action by the Financial Police Administration, aimed at discovering and documenting financial crime and corruption.
The Administration informs that the action is carried out on the basis of a pre-investigation procedure, in coordination with the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office for prosecuting organized crime and corruption. According to the initial information, there are grounds for suspicion that officials and other persons abused their function, influence and social position to acquire illegal property benefits on a large scale.
During the day, according to orders issued by a judge in a preliminary procedure, searches are carried out in homes, business facilities and natural persons in several locations throughout the country.
The Financial Police point out that the activities are part of a wider investigation into several crimes in the field of financial crime and corruption. In accordance with the instructions of the competent public prosecutor, several suspects were detained, and the investigation continues.
The authorities announce that after the completion of the actions, additional information about the case will be announced.
