Minister for Infrastructure and leader of the Slovenian People’s Party (NSi), Jernej Vrtovec, has indicated that he will refrain from making any immediate political statements regarding the ongoing scandal. State Secretary Damijan Jaklin has also remained silent amidst the mounting revelations concerning the alleged corruption. New details have emerged from criminal investigators regarding the scope of the financial irregularities.
Authorities discovered, among other items, a draft contract that reportedly stipulated that Jaklin would receive a 15% commission for facilitating a deal financed by European funds. This evidence continues to deepen the investigation into the nature of the alleged illicit payments. The focus has shifted to understanding the mechanics of the alleged bribery.
According to reports, a source described as a repentant bribe-taker provided €3,000 from a safe to his former wife, Jani Habjan. Habjan, who serves as the owner and representative of the JHP company in Dammartin, was subsequently involved in transferring these funds. These findings provide further context to the allegations surrounding Jaklin’s involvement.
The continued silence from both Vrtovec and Jaklin maintains a period of political uncertainty. The investigation into the corruption allegations remains active, with authorities working to piece together the full timeline and network of individuals involved in the transactions.
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