Officials investigate punishment for Senator Nwelati

Authorities in Central Bohemia are considering action against outgoing senator Raduan Nwelati (Civic Democratic Party) for repeatedly failing to submit his asset declaration, as required by the Conflict of Interest Act. Nwelati has been violating this law for 12 years, despite fines. According to experts asked by Czech Radio, his repeated offense may constitute a criminal act, potentially resulting in a prison sentence of up to three years. Nwelati, whose Senate term ends on Sunday  October 13, has received multiple fines in the past and has claimed he follows legal advice in his decisions.