Cunek lodges complaint against police accusations

Deputy prime minister, senator and Christian Democrat leader Jiri Cunek has filed a complaint with police regarding bribery charges that have been made against him. A spokesman for the Christian Democrats said on Monday evening the complaint was filed by Mr Cunek's lawyer. Mr Cunek was charged with corruption on Friday. Police suspect him of taking a bribe from a real estate developer when he was mayor of the town of Vsetin five years ago. Earlier Mr Cunek said he would not consider resigning until the state prosecutor's office decided whether or not to proceed with the case. The Senate stripped Mr Cunek of his parliamentary immunity last week.