Croatia
Kerum Released to Mount Defense from Freedom, Nephew Sapunar Gets a Month in Custody
USKOK did not request detention for Željko Kerum and Andrija Polić, while Igor Sapunar was remanded due to the risk of influencing witnesses in the illegal regularization of the Pršut tavern case.
Politics
Former HDZ Mayor Under USKOK Investigation Hired at State Institution: "We Were Not Aware of Any Proceedings"
Marko Ajček, former mayor of the Municipality of Gradina, suspected of corruption and money laundering, got a job at the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute. The Institute says it was not aware of the investigation.
Crime
Kerum presents defense before USKOK, pleads not guilty; decision on detention tomorrow
Former Split mayor and businessman was questioned tonight at USKOK's offices in Split. The prosecution charges him with corruption-related criminal offenses linked to the tavern 'Pršut' in Kaštela.
Local
Željko Kerum Arrested for Corruption in the 'Pršut' Affair, Three Others Also Detained
Former Split Mayor and HGS President Arrested on Korčula, Along with Nephew Igor Sapunar, Lazina Company Owner Tomislav Režić, and Former Official Andrija Polić
Local
Željko Kerum Arrested in Vela Luka, USKOK Investigates 'Konoba Pršut' Affair
Former Split Mayor arrested Wednesday evening at concert dedicated to Oliver Dragojević. Arrest linked to illegal construction of his restaurant in Kaštela and years of illegal operations on maritime property.
Croatia
Police Seize 275 Fireworks Near Schools, Five Girls Injured in Kaštela