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Delayed trial of a group that used fraud to gain access to people's apartments and sell them
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

Delayed trial of a group that used fraud to gain access to people's apartments and sell them

The article reports on the delayed start of a trial against a group accused of fraudulently obtaining and selling other people's apartments, resulting in financial gains of €845,971. Eight of the eight accused individuals admitted guilt and were sentenced under plea bargains to conditional and minor fines. The group, led by Krešimir Matić, a former police officer and judicial system insider, operated as a criminal organization between November 2019 and April 2022. They gathered data on deceased individuals' properties or inheritances, fabricated documents to sell the apartments, and divided profits according to roles within the group. Matić had previously been convicted in 2013 for similar fraudulent activities, though his initial sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court. The trial was postponed due to procedural issues, including incomplete delivery of summonses and some defendants revoking their previous power of attorney.

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Delayed trial of a group that used fraud to gain access to people's apartments and sell them

The article reports on the delayed start of a trial against a group accused of fraudulently obtaining and selling other people's apartments, resulting in financial gains of €845,971. Eight of the eight accused individuals admitted guilt and were sentenced under plea bargains to conditional and minor fines. The group, led by Krešimir Matić, a former police officer and judicial system insider, operated as a criminal organization between November 2019 and April 2022. They gathered data on deceased individuals' properties or inheritances, fabricated documents to sell the apartments, and divided profits according to roles within the group. Matić had previously been convicted in 2013 for similar fraudulent activities, though his initial sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court. The trial was postponed due to procedural issues, including incomplete delivery of summonses and some defendants revoking their previous power of attorney.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a legal case involving alleged fraud, focusing on procedural delays and sentencing outcomes. It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it emphasize any particular political agenda. While the case involves corruption within the judiciary and법

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