In a significant move against alleged corruption within Croatian sports administration, the political party Most has submitted a criminal complaint to the public prosecutor's office targeting several individuals associated with the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and its affiliated company, ATI d.o.o. The allegations center around suspected misuse of public funds, manipulation of contracts, and other offenses deemed detrimental to both the HOO and the state budget. The complaint was formally filed on Thursday and includes detailed documentation, including fabricated invoices, expensive dinner expenses, and fictitious hotel stays, all of which are said to have been incurred without proper justification. According to Most representatives, these actions have allegedly defrauded the Croatian public and undermined the integrity of national sports institutions.
The individuals named in the complaint include Siniša Krajač, the head secretary of the HOO; Vesna Borisavljević, director of ATI d.o.o.; and Ranka Ćetković, director of the Marketing Department at the HOO. Additionally, unnamed individuals are also under scrutiny. The documents presented by Most suggest that Krajač used his position to facilitate contract awards to ATI d.o.o., bypassing legal procurement procedures. This practice, according to the party, has led to substantial financial waste and potential legal violations.
Among the most notable expenditures cited in the complaint are over 160,000 euros spent on the "Great Day of Croatian Sport," more than 41,000 euros for a meeting of the European Olympic Committees' Health Commission in Split, and over 36,000 euros for a gathering of the Regional Olympic Committees during the same period. Additional costs were incurred for a visit to Paris during the Olympics, amounting to approximately 11,000 euros, and nearly 50,000 euros for meetings with legal advisors from the European Olympic Committees. However, Most claims there is no evidence that some of these events actually took place.
According to Most, the collected documentation raises serious concerns about multiple criminal acts, including commercial fraud, abuse of position and authority, influence peddling, and the forgery of official and business documents. Zvonimir Troskot, a representative of Most, stated that the party had gathered this information over months, emphasizing that such mismanagement of funds has harmed Croatian sports and athletes. He expressed a desire to rebuild the foundations of Croatian sports and cleanse it of individuals who, in their view, have tarnished the reputation of the nation’s athletic endeavors through unlawful actions.
Nikola Grmoja, president of Most, described the filing of the criminal complaint as a final reckoning with the corruption entrenched in the sports sector. He accused Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of shielding individuals connected to the HOO, particularly criticizing the appointment of former HOO president Zlatko Mateša to the supervisory board of Croatia Airlines, arguing that this move protects those responsible for alleged misconduct. Following Mateša’s resignation on May 21 due to moral responsibility, the HOO has remained leaderless. Earlier investigations into the withdrawal of funds from the Croatian Ski Association were initiated by Uskok, another political entity.
Grmoja also addressed the resolution passed by the Homeland Movement (DP) regarding Bosnia and Herzegovina, stating that while it was less stringent than previous proposals, it still marked an important step in addressing the status of Croats in the region. He emphasized the necessity of discussing Croatian interests in Bosnia and Herzegovina, noting the shared long border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, which makes the issue one of security significance. He warned against falling for narratives suggesting that Croatia should not engage with Bosnia and Herzegovina, adding caution about the rise of extremist Islamism in the region and the threat of establishing an Islamic state in the heart of Europe. Grmoja concluded by asserting that as long as Croats remain in Bosnia and Herzegovina and their issues are being discussed, Croatia will stand firm in support of them.
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Novi listIndependentCenterFactual 97Objective 8820 days agoMost has submitted a criminal complaint against responsible individuals in the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and its associated company ATI d.o.o., alleging misuse of public funds, manipulation of business dealings, and other offenses harming HOO and the state budget. The complaint targets Siniša Krajča, head of HOO, Vesna Borisavljević, director of ATI d.o.o., Ranka Ćetković, director of the Marketing Office at HOO, and unnamed individuals. Most representative Marin Miletić stated they have gathered documentation showing alleged irregularities, including expenses for events such as the 'Gy
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal complaint filed by Most against members of the HOO and their associates, presenting allegations without overtly favoring any side. It includes direct quotes from Most representatives but does not show clear bias toward either the complainants or the accused. The phr
Why these scores (Factual 97 · Objective 88): Very accurate with precise details and consistent with other sources. The tone remains mostly neutral though some phrases like 'netko je prevario državu' carry mild emotional weight.
N1 HrvatskaIndependentProgressiveFactual 96Objective 8720 days agoMost has submitted a criminal complaint against individuals linked to the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and its associated company ATI d.o.o., alleging misuse of public funds, manipulation of business dealings, and other offenses. The complaint includes documents related to fictitious accounts, expensive dinners, and hotel stays. Marin Miletić, representing Most, accused some individuals of deceiving the state and misleading Croatian citizens. He claimed that Siniša Krajač, the head of HOO, enabled ATI d.o.o. to secure contracts outside the Public Procurement Act. Miletić also cited figures
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds by officials in the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO), which is a politically sensitive issue. The framing emphasizes the actions of the opposition party 'Most' in exposing these alleged wrongdoings, suggesting a critical view
Why these scores (Factual 96 · Objective 87): Accurate reporting with consistent facts across all articles. The language is largely neutral but contains similar emotionally charged statements as other reports.
Net.hrIndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 8620 days agoThe newspaper 'Most' has submitted a criminal complaint against individuals associated with the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and the linked company ATI d.o.o., alleging misuse of public funds, manipulation of business dealings, and other offenses harming the HOO and state budget. The complaint targets Siniša Krajač, head of the HOO, Vesna Borisavljević, director of ATI d.o.o., Ranka Ćetković, director of the Marketing Office at the HOO, and unnamed individuals. According to 'Most', the evidence includes fake invoices, expensive dinners costing tens of thousands of euros, and fictitious酒店住宿
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a legal action involving allegations of misuse of public funds without overtly favoring any side. It presents claims made by 'Most' but does not provide counterarguments or additional perspectives.
Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 86): Factual content aligns closely with others, with specific financial figures and named individuals. The tone is generally neutral but includes some emotionally charged language.
HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenterFactual 95Objective 8520 days agoMOST has submitted a criminal complaint against several individuals associated with the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and its affiliated company ATI d.o.o., alleging misuse of public funds, manipulation of business dealings, and other offenses harming the HOO and state budget. The complaint targets Siniša Krajač, head of the HOO, Vesna Borisavljević, director of ATI d.o.o., Ranka Ćetković, director of the Marketing Office at HOO, and unnamed individuals. MOST representative Marin Miletić stated that fabricated accounts, expensive dinners, and fictitious hotel stays were involved, claiming H
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal complaint filed by MOST against members of the HOO and their associates without overtly favoring any political side. It presents allegations made by MOST but does not provide counter-narratives or contextualize them with additional perspectives.
Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 85): High factual accuracy with detailed claims supported by specific figures and named individuals. The article includes direct quotes from Marin Miletić but uses emotionally charged language like 'netko je lagao' which slightly reduces objectivity.
Telegram.hrIndependentProgressiveFactual 94Objective 8020 days agoMost has filed a criminal complaint against individuals associated with the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and its affiliated company ATI d.o.o., alleging misuse of public funds, manipulation of business dealings, and other offenses. The complaint includes allegations of fictitious invoices for expensive hotels and dinners, with claims that some events were not held. Marin Miletić, representing Most, stated that someone deceived the state and misled Croatian citizens.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents allegations made by the Most party against the HOO and its affiliates, using language that frames the accused as deceiving the state and misleading citizens. The framing emphasizes wrongdoing by the HOO and supports the political narrative of the opposition party, which aligns a
Why these scores (Factual 94 · Objective 80): Slightly less detailed than others but still accurate. Contains more emotionally charged language such as 'štiti osobe povezane s Hrvatskim olimpijskim odborom' which affects objectivity score.
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