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Czech Leader to Face Fraud Charges after Decision Overturned

Czech Leader to Face Fraud Charges after Decision Overturned

Wednesday, 04 December 2019 09:39 AM EST

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s prime minister is facing fraud charges after the country’s chief prosecutor overturned a previous decision to drop the case.

Pavel Zeman announced the move Wednesday after evaluating a September finding to dismiss the charges despite a police recommendation to indict Babis.

The case involves a farm that received European Union subsidies after its ownership was transferred from the Agrofert conglomerate owned by the prime minister to members of his family. The prime minister has denied any wrongdoing.

The EU subsidies were meant for medium-sized and small businesses and Agrofert would not have been eligible for them. Later, Agrofert again took ownership of the farm.

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Wednesday, 04 December 2019 09:39 AM
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