PM Seeks Second Criminal Charge in Patria Scandal

Ljubljana, 8 October - Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Wednesday asked the state prosecution to initiate criminal proceedings against former police chief Bojan Potocnik, in what is his second proposal in two days for proceedings related to accusations that he received bribes in a defence deal with Finnish contractor Patria.

Ljubljana. Former police chief Bojan Potocnik is being charged over "false statements" in a 1 September report on Finnish public broadcaster YLE, "Truth about Patria". Foto: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana.
Former police chief Bojan Potocnik is being charged over "false statements" in a 1 September report on Finnish public broadcaster YLE, "Truth about Patria".
Foto: Domen Groegl/STA

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