Czech firm denies involvement in army’s slush fund

A Czech firm which delivered goods to the army’s General Staff has denied involvement in the army’s slush fund. The latest in a series of financial scandals at the Defense Ministry broke last week when it emerged that two high-ranking officers at the General Staff had created a slush fund out of money earmarked for non-existent services. The money was used for expensive gifts for officers and generals including holidays at exotic locations, mountain bikes, skis and even luxury underwear. The firm SABE which was said to have been involved in the fictitious deliveries said all its transactions with the army had been above board.