Prosecutor proposes nine years, huge fine for ex-FA chief

The state prosecutor is seeking a nine-year jail term for former Czech Football Association chief Miroslav Pelta, as well as a fine of CZK 25 million, over allegations of rigging sports grants. The prosecutor has also recommended that a former deputy education minister, Simona Kratochvílová, and the head of the Czech Sports Union, Miroslav Jansta, face trial on related charges.

Two years ago Mr. Pelta and Ms. Kratochvílová were found guilty of abusing the allocation of sports grants. However an appeals court ruled in their favour and the matter is now being heard again.