Former Prague-Motol hospital director Ludvík remanded in custody

A Prague court has placed former Motol University Hospital director Miloslav Ludvík in custody over corruption charges, citing all three legal grounds for detention, said his lawyer Josef Monsport. The hospital is one of the most prominent medical institutions in Czechia and Miloslav Ludvík is a former Minister of Health for Social Democrats. He was escorted away after three hours of court hearing without commenting on the charges. It is unclear whether he will appeal the ruling, which would not have a suspensive effect. Prosecutors requested his detention over concerns he might continue criminal activity, influence witnesses, or evade.