Police to investigate election bribe claim

Police have begun an investigation into a bribe claim made in connection to the country’s recent presidential election. Prior to the election – which was won by incumbent Václav Klaus – Independent/European Democrats Senator Josef Novotný claimed he had been approached and offered a 2 million crown bribe by a Civic Democrat MP, in return for supporting Mr Klaus. The incident allegedly took place after the first election to choose a new Czech head of state proved inconclusive. Senator Novotný has refused to publicly reveal the MP’s name, but has disclosed the information to the police.

Author: Jan Velinger