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Corruption and institutional integrity concerns in Slovenia
Overview
The Specialized State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) has requested an investigation by the Ljubljana District Court into four individuals, including Damijan Jaklin, the State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Prosecutors allege that Jaklin, during his tenure as mayor of Velika Polana, engaged in corruption, bribery, and money laundering involving the construction of a Pomurje waterworks section in 2019. The allegations suggest Jaklin illegally obtained at least 61,000 euros through fictitious contracts and shell companies.
Broader concerns regarding systemic corruption have also been raised by public figures. Damjan Žugelj, former director of the Office for the Prevention of Money Laundering, highlighted potential influence from coastal networks and efforts to undermine state institutions. Additionally, former judge Jan Zobec warned that the erosion of institutional independence and a lack of decisive prosecution are undermining Slovenia’s legal framework, noting public uncertainty surrounding parliamentary investigations and the rule of law.
Entities
Gen-I · RTV Slovenia · Damijan Jaklin · Specializirano državno tožilstvo · Jana Habjan
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesSlovenia faces scrutiny over corruption and institutional integrity
Former officials and legal experts in Slovenia are warning of systemic corruption, institutional erosion, and potential foreign influence affecting the state's rule of law and public institutions.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesDamijan Jaklin faces investigation over alleged corruption
Slovenian prosecutors have requested a judicial investigation into State Secretary Damijan Jaklin and three others over alleged corruption and bribery involving the Pomurje waterworks project.
Sources
24ur.com · delo.si · demokracija.eu · demokracija.si · pozareport.si · primorske.si