Investigation of ČEZ “commandoes” shelved by state attorney

An investigation into the activities of 13 employees of the power giant ČEZ whose job was dealing with electricity theft has been shelved by a state prosecutor’s office in Olomouc, the news website idnes.cz reported. The 13 had been accused of trespassing and blackmail in connection with checks carried out on the premises of electricity consumers. An investigation into other members of the unit was halted two months ago. A spokesperson for the police’s organised crime unit said it had been surprised by the state prosecutor’s decision.

Many in the Czech Republic were shocked by video footage of the ČEZ controllers which became public earlier this year. Its members were seen dressed like commandoes and carrying out paramilitary like training.

Author: Ian Willoughby