Zabok General Hospital under investigation for suspected corruption

Police and the anti-corruption agency, USKOK, conducted arrests and seized documentation at the Zabok General Hospital and the Hospital for Croatian Veterans on Monday. The investigation focuses on suspected corruption, including allegations of bribery to avoid performing community service.

Among the eight suspects is Vladimir Ovčarić, the head of the technical and service department at Zabok General Hospital. Petar Vrančić, president of the hospital's Governing Board, stated that the institution will cooperate fully with the authorities. He noted that hospital operations remain normal despite the investigation.