Deputy Prime Ministr Jiri Cunek faces fresh allegations regarding his investments

A Czech Radio station has reported that Deputy Prime Minister Jiri Cunek, who is currently facing corruption charges, made a substantial property investment in 2000 but has not yet explained the circumstances surrounding the deal. The Radio Cesko station reported that the Christian Democrat politician bought a share worth 500,000 Czech crowns or 23,000 US dollars in a holiday cabin in Jeseniky, North Moravia. Mr Cunek has admitted that he made the investment but has declined to give any details about the transaction. The deputy prime minister was recently charged by police with taking a bribe from a building company when he was mayor of the town of Vsetin five years ago.