Baku-APA. Seven Czech political figures have been arrested in one of the most intense crackdowns on corruption and organised crime since 1990, local media reported Friday, APA reports quoting Xinhua.
The squad for combating organised crime on Thursday raided government offices and other sites nationwide, resulting in the seizure of masses of documents and large amount of money.
Prime minister's chief of staff was among arrested as a result of the raids. She has been accused of using the state's military intelligence agency for illegal surveillance, as well as bribery and abuse of power.
Two generals from the country's military intelligence were arrested for their involvement in the surveillance.
Prime Minister Petr Necas has slammed the police for their raids, claiming that their actions have greatly harmed the country and that even if the accusations are true, the approach should have been different.
He said that the theatrical arrests of the two generals from the military intelligence agency could cause problems for that department, risking losing the faith of the Czech Republic's allies.
Necas, in an impassioned speech to parliament, urged his colleagues to realise that nothing illegal had taken place, claiming that no corruption had occurred.
He argued that offering positions in exchange for support was an essential part of governing and forming a coalition, citing the positions of foreign minister and deputy prime minister.
Necas' speech was strongly criticised by the opposition.
"The suspicions have been confirmed that organised crime has reached the highest levels of politics," said Lubomir Zaoralek, deputy chairman of CSSD, the largest opposition party.
The opposition is seeking early elections, and has already requested a vote of no confidence in the government. To attain their goal of early elections, they need 120 votes in the 200-seat parliament.
Karolina Peake, leader of the smallest party Liberal Democrats (LIDEM) which is a member of the ruling coalition, has said that for the moment the prime minister has her support, but that she is not satisfied with the situation and that her support could waver.
Miroslav Kalousek, leader of another junior member in the ruling coalition, has also confirmed that he still has faith in the prime minister, though the party is reportedly in talks with the opposition.
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PRAGUE, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Seven Czech political figures have been arrested in one of the most intense crackdowns on corruption and organised crime since 1990, local media reported Friday.
The squad for combating organised crime on Thursday raided government offices and other sites nationwide, resulting in the seizure of masses of documents and large amount of money.
Prime minister's chief of staff was among arrested as a result of the raids. She has been accused of using the state's military intelligence agency for illegal surveillance, as well as bribery and abuse of power.
Two generals from the country's military intelligence were arrested for their involvement in the surveillance.
Prime Minister Petr Necas has slammed the police for their raids, claiming that their actions have greatly harmed the country and that even if the accusations are true, the approach should have been different.
He said that the theatrical arrests of the two generals from the military intelligence agency could cause problems for that department, risking losing the faith of the Czech Republic's allies.
Necas, in an impassioned speech to parliament, urged his colleagues to realise that nothing illegal had taken place, claiming that no corruption had occurred.
He argued that offering positions in exchange for support was an essential part of governing and forming a coalition, citing the positions of foreign minister and deputy prime minister.
Necas' speech was strongly criticised by the opposition.
"The suspicions have been confirmed that organised crime has reached the highest levels of politics," said Lubomir Zaoralek, deputy chairman of CSSD, the largest opposition party.
The opposition is seeking early elections, and has already requested a vote of no confidence in the government. To attain their goal of early elections, they need 120 votes in the 200-seat parliament.
Karolina Peake, leader of the smallest party Liberal Democrats (LIDEM) which is a member of the ruling coalition, has said that for the moment the prime minister has her support, but that she is not satisfied with the situation and that her support could waver.
Miroslav Kalousek, leader of another junior member in the ruling coalition, has also confirmed that he still has faith in the prime minister, though the party is reportedly in talks with the opposition.
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