Turudić a parlé de Hilton, Pavlek, Todoric et Darija Šimić, il a révélé que les fouilles se poursuivaient à Hajduk

Main State Prosecutor Ivan Turudić addressed several ongoing investigations during his appearance on the central edition of HRT’s Dnevnik, discussing legal actions against individuals including Ivice Todorić, Vedran Pavlek, and others linked to sports federations and public infrastructure projects. He confirmed that the state has initiated inspections into a beach concession held by the Hilton Hotel in Rijeka, which was granted by the government in 2015 as one of 15 such concessions, with the rest issued by local municipalities. The Ministry of Transport is also conducting its own inspections, and the state will determine whether there are criminal or administrative responsibilities tied to the decision. Turudić emphasized that the investigation into the Hilton beach concession is part of broader efforts to ensure transparency and accountability. He noted that this particular concession is unique among the 15, having been issued directly by the national government rather than local authorities. The state will assess the factual situation and determine whether there were any legal violations or responsibilities associated with the granting of the concession. He added that he would ask the relevant authorities why they made that specific decision. Regarding claims by MP Marin Miletić that he had obtained confirmation from the Main State Prosecution Office (DORH) regarding an investigation against the company Costabella, Turudić clarified that he had never spoken to Miletić outside of parliamentary sessions. When asked if Miletić had meant him, Turudić responded that it was not accurate. Turudić also commented on the confirmed indictment against Ivice Todorić in the Agrokor case, noting that some had claimed the process should have taken less time given the ten years elapsed since it began. He dismissed these claims as false, stating that there had been “charming prophets” who predicted the process would take 20 or more years. He explained that while six individuals were initially indicted, four had reached settlements with the County State Prosecution Office and were already legally convicted. Only Todorić and one other individual, Olivija Discordia, who had previously been medically unfit, remain under investigation. He further detailed his role in the initial proceedings, explaining that he had participated as a judge in the High Criminal Court and chaired a committee that declared the first forensic report invalid. After a new forensic report from an Austrian expert, the Zagreb County State Prosecution Office concluded that there was a justified suspicion against six individuals, not 15, as originally alleged. Turudić discussed the ongoing legal battle over the extradition of former Ski Federation president Vedran Pavlek, who remains in Kazakhstan. He stated that Pavlek still has legal means to resist extradition and expressed hope that all avenues would eventually be exhausted so that he could be available to judicial bodies in Croatia. He reiterated that the legal process continues and that a decision to conduct an investigation has already been made, with evidence-gathering operations underway. Pavlek’s potential request for Kazakhstani citizenship was also mentioned, with Turudić noting that due to an international arrest warrant, he would not be able to leave the country. This option, however, remains one of several available to Pavlek. In addition to the cases involving Pavlek and Todorić, Turudić outlined ongoing investigations into other sports federations, particularly the Croatian Football Federation (HNK Hajduk). He revealed that approximately 120,000 documents were found in Pavlek’s laptop, presenting a major challenge for DORH. He acknowledged that the volume of work is immense, especially considering the current season of holidays. Turudić also addressed allegations of interference by the Slovenian intelligence agency USKOK in the Hajduk case, noting that such reports had escalated within sports associations. He described how DORH conducts investigations, often requesting documentation from those accused, and confirmed that such procedures had already been followed with Hajduk. Finally, Turudić reflected on the overall effectiveness of DORH’s work in recent years, stating that they had achieved notable results in the past two years. He emphasized that the office continues to pursue justice through thorough investigations and legal processes, ensuring that all relevant parties are held accountable.