The Czech counter-intelligence service (BIS) has confirmed that in 2021 it uncovered widespread corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture. In late March and early April of last year, police officers detained three people from then minister Miroslav Toman’s inner circle and confiscated tens of millions of crowns in cash.
BIS spokesman Ladislav Šticha said the service was reporting on the case now in order to counter leaks of selected information from the investigation. He added that the BIS was working closely with the police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that the investigation was conducted in a professional and transparent manner.
The BIS has also stated that it will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action if any further evidence of corruption is uncovered. This is a positive step towards ensuring that the Czech Republic remains a safe and secure place to live and work.