Slovak police high‑profile criminal investigations

In mid‑July 2026 Slovakia’s anti‑corruption unit of the Office of the Fight Against Organized Crime (ÚBOK) launched the “Kariéra” operation, detaining two men accused of indirect corruption for attempting to secure a police managerial post through paid political contacts. Police emphasized that appointments must be based on merit, and the investigation was ongoing.

A week later, Slovak police moved to prosecute two suspects in the 2011 pre‑planned murder of entrepreneur Maroš Kováč. After a 15‑year inquiry and international cooperation that brought the suspects from Austria to Slovakia, prosecutors were advised to file charges for organized murder, robbery and property damage. The case highlighted continued efforts to tackle serious organized‑crime violence.

Both actions illustrate the Slovak authorities’ broader push to address major corruption and organized‑crime cases, demonstrating a pattern of intensified law‑enforcement activity across different crime sectors.