Construction Corruption Trial Making Little Progress

Ljubljana, 19 November - The "Clean Shovel" trial involving the bosses of three major construction companies remained stuck in its opening phase on Friday, with day two bringing the disclosure of a secret police operative and the rejection of claims that key evidence against the suspects had been obtained in an illegal way.

Ljubljana
Boss of construction giant SCT Joze Zidar (in the centre) and his lawyers on their way to high-profile corruption trial.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Boss of construction giant SCT Joze Zidar (in the centre) and his lawyers on their way to high-profile corruption trial.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Boss of construction giant SCT Joze Zidar on his way to high-profile corruption trial.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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