Minister Cunek to remain in office

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Development Jiri Cunek who is suspected of corruption has said he will not resign from his government posts despite the fact that the state attorney on Wednesday rejected his complaint against the accusation, opening the way for prosecution. Mr. Cunek is suspected of having taken a half a million crown bribe when he was mayor of Vsetin in 2002 and has failed to give a satisfactory explanation as to where he got the money. Although the prime minister has not asked Mr. Cunek to resign, several cabinet ministers have indicated that he should do so.