Reports: Corrupt Judge Got Bribe, Wanted More

Ljubljana, 27 January - Details are starting to emerge about the reasons for the arrest of Celje District Court Judge Milko Skoberne, with media reports suggesting that he had lifted custody and suspended an international arrest warrant for a man in exchange for EUR 9,000, but he wanted more, resulting in the man retaliating.

Ljubljana Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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