Number of accused in Motol hospital corruption case has risen to 17

The number of individuals accused in the Motol Teaching Hospital corruption case has increased to 17, according to the National Police Headquarters for Organized Crime. The police also stated that they would provide details on the exact number of people detained once the criminal proceedings are completed. On Monday, authorities revealed that 16 individuals had been charged with bribery, subsidy fraud, damage to EU financial interests, and money laundering, including the hospital’s director, Miloslav Ludvik.

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is overseeing the corruption case tied to the reconstruction of Motol’s "Blue Pavilion." Authorities confirmed the ongoing investigation but offered no further details. Motol, Czechia's largest hospital, treats approximately a million patients each year, including in-patients and out-patients. Ludvik has led the institution since 2000, except for a brief stint as health minister.