Health Minister files criminal complaint against shadow minister

Outgoing Social Democratic Health Minister, David Rath, has filed a criminal complaint against Civic Democratic Senator Tomas Julinek, who also serves as the shadow health minister. Mr. Rath told reporters on Thursday that he filed the complaint because he suspects that Mr. Julinek's Alliance for Healthcare Reform is financed by foreign pharmaceutical manufacturers. Mr. Julinek denies the accusation. Mr. Rath has called on Senator Julinek to publicize the names of the companies which have donated money to his organization, along with the sums involved.

This news comes two days after it was made public that Mr. Rath is being investigated by the police for his potential role in the disappearance of 13.7 million crowns (over $604 000 USD). The money disappeared from the budget of the Czech Chamber of Doctors while Mr. Rath was the director.