Head of Litoměřice prison arrested over alleged corruption

The General Inspection of Security Forces announced on Monday the arrest of the head of Litoměřice Prison, Tomáš Líbal, calling it the most serious corruption case related to the Czech Prison Service in 25 years. Mr Líbal allegedly tried to blackmail and also bribe the current head of the Prison Service, Pavel Ondrášek, who was appointed in 2014. Justice Minister Robert Pelikán told the Czech News Agency he expected the investigation to be resolved as quickly as possible.

Author: Jan Velinger