Head of Supreme Audit Office charged with breach of trust

Police are investigating if the head of the Czech Supreme Audit Office, František Dohnal, has used public funds to purchase luxury apartments for himself and his family. Mr Dohnal is charged with a breach of trust. Police estimates the damages that Mr Dohnal is accused of having caused amount to over 900,000 Czech crowns. If he is found guilty, he faces prison charges between six months and 5 years. Mr. Dohnal’s lawyer said on Wednesday that the police investigation had political motivations and that it was an attempt at removing Mr. Dohnal from his office.