Czech corruption case nears end: two plead guilty in Chomutov mayor probe

Two defendants in the long-running corruption case involving ANO mayor Marek Hrabáč have pleaded guilty and agreed to punishment, signaling the investigation's conclusion. Prosecutors expect the case, which involves 19 individuals and eight companies, to close within weeks. This marks a significant step in Czech anti-corruption enforcement, though the full scope of charges and sentences remains pending.