Two charged at CzechTourism for abuse of public funds

The police have charged two people at the government agency CzechTourism with mismanagement of public funds. The police investigation into the agency’s financing was launched at the request of the Supreme Audit Office which reported irregularities in tenders and squandering of large sums of money on wellness stays and social events. If convicted the suspects could face up to two years in prison. CzechTourism was set up by the government to promote the country as an attractive tourist destination.