Liberec governor awaiting verdict in massive fraud case

Liberec Governor Martin Puta could face a sentence of 3.5-years in jail for suspected fraud in a massive corruption case in the region involving nine people and five companies. According to the state prosecutor who proposed the 3.5-year sentence, Půta accepted a bribe of over half a million crowns in connection with the reconstruction of the St Mary Magdalene Church in Liberec. Půta has denied guilt from the start and said on the X network before Monday’s hearing that he formly believes that he will be acquitted. The court is hearing closing arguments in the case and a verdict is expected within several days.