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Net.hrIndependentCenter7 hr. ago Philip Mihalic's body is in the Dominican Republic?Filip Mihalić, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Gornji Kneginj near Varaždin, reportedly died during his stay abroad. According to unofficial reports, his body is believed to be in the Dominican Republic, though the cause of death remains unknown. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has stated that they are conducting intensive checks and have not yet confirmed the information about his death. If confirmation is received, they will inform the public immediately. Mihalić was previously accused along with his father, Anđelko Mihalić, of producing and selling over 1.3 million counterfeit rapid antigen tests for COVID-19, which led to them being charged by the State Prosecutor's Office. They were alleged to have gained nearly €450,000 through these activities.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the situation involving Filip Mihalić, including the status of his reported death and the legal charges against him and his father. It cites the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and references the legal proceedings without apparent bias or slant
tportalIndependentCenter7 hr. ago The body of Filip Mihalić is in the Dominican Republic?The article reports on the unconfirmed death of Filip Mihalić, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Gornji Kneginjac near Varaždin, who was accused of creating fake coronavirus tests. According to unofficial information, his body was found in the Dominican Republic, though the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MVEP) has stated there is no official confirmation of his death yet. The cause of death remains unknown, and it is reported that he had been feeling ill. Mihalić, known in the media as 'Korona kid,' was previously accused along with his father, former HDZ representative Andrija Mihalić, of organizing the production and sale of over 1.3 million counterfeit antigen tests, which allegedly generated illegal profits of nearly 450,000 euros. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently investigating the situation and will provide updates once they have official confirmation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation regarding Filip Mihalić’s potential death in a neutral tone, citing both unofficial reports and the official stance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It does not take a clear ideological position but rather provides factual updates based on available information.
Jutarnji listIndependentCenter7 hr. ago The body of Filip Mihalić is in the Dominican Republic?Filip Mihalić, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Croatia accused of falsifying over 1.3 million rapid antigen COVID-19 tests during the pandemic, has reportedly died while abroad. According to available information, his body is believed to be in the Dominican Republic, though the circumstances and cause of death remain unknown. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia stated they have not yet received official confirmation of his death and promised to update once verified. Mihalić became publicly known after journalists from 24sata exposed suspicions surrounding his company Buryen’s involvement in the procurement and distribution of these tests. He was indicted by the Varaždin County Public Prosecutor’s Office in December 2025 for the criminal offense of counterfeiting medicines or medical products. Prosecutors allege that between August 2022 and May 2023, he and another individual organized the production of counterfeit tests in Istanbul, which were then imported into several countries and sold as genuine. This scheme allegedly generated illegal profits of €445,932.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the death of a person under investigation for a major fraud case involving public health supplies. It includes quotes from official sources (Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs) and provides balanced context about the legal proceedings against Mihā
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