Radenci Mayor Roman Leljak accused of corruption

The National Bureau of Investigation (NPU) has filed criminal charges against Roman Leljak, the Mayor of Radenci, and the company Gradnje Lenart, owned by Marjan Bračko, over suspected corruption.

Investigators allege that Leljak acquired an apartment in a residential block built by Gradnje Lenart in 2020 at a price significantly below market value. In exchange, it is suspected that Leljak ensured the company secured a 2.3 million euro municipal contract for the construction of a gymnasium.

Both Leljak and Bračko deny the allegations. Leljak stated that the apartment was sold at market value and that the transaction was fully paid for by his partner, as he was in personal bankruptcy at the time. He characterized the investigation as pre-election harassment, noting that public procurement decisions are made by commissions rather than the mayor alone.