Transparency-Macedonia: Justice for the "Magyar Telecom" case is late and selective

Transparency International - Macedonia reacts that justice in connection with the "Magyar Telecom" case is delayed and selective.

TI-M's analysis showed that between 2000 and 2006, a small group of former senior executives of the Company and the Company's Macedonian affiliates approved the spending of approximately 24 million euros through more than 20 questionable consulting, lobbying, and other contracts ( including certain agreements between the Company and its affiliates on the one hand and affiliates of Cyprus Consulting Company on the other hand), the reaction said.

They point out that the Public Prosecutor's Office did not initiate proceedings against the organizers of the corrupt scheme and the orderers, but only against the executors.

The authorities in the USA are charging exactly these people, neglecting those who (if it wasn't them, it would be some others) just implemented the order and formally signed the documents. The number of contracts and transactions handled by US authorities is greater than the number of contracts and transactions handled by law enforcement in Russia. Macedonia. There are also differences in the total amount of money. OJ has not brought charges against the legal entity, although criminal responsibility for legal entities has existed in our criminal legislation since 2004. Responsibility for the acts of its branch in the Republic of Macedonia, that is, Makedonski Telekom A.D. Skopje, Magyar Telecom undeniably recognizes it in the Agreement with the Ministry of Justice, adds Transparency International - Macedonia.

They say that back in 2012 they prepared Information based on relevant and public documents, following the opening of the epilogue of the investigation into the operations of Magyar Telecom in the period from 2000 to 2007.

A simple comparison of the content of the information of TI-M and the case that is conducted in the justice system of the Republic of North Macedonia indicates a selectivity in the procedure, with the intention of showing a minimal contribution to the fight against corruption and to avoid conducting a procedure against domestic officials and former politicians, conclude from TI - Macedonia.

After the past 12 years, the Basic Criminal Court Skopje announced the first-instance verdict for "Magyar Telecom" three days ago. The defendants were found guilty of "malfeasance in office" and sentenced to eight years in prison each.

They are also obliged to compensate damages of 67.407.760 denars to the damaged Republic of North Macedonia and court costs for the procedure. They have the right to submit a Criminal Appeal to the Skopje Court of Appeal.

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