Health minister fired and under investigation on corruption charges
30 November 2024
Following the announcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office in Zagreb, Croatian health minister, Vili Beroš, was sacked from his position, and detained. Beroš and seven other individuals are accused of having abused their position in office, and now face charges of corruption and bribery. The investigation centers on a scheme where a criminal group allegedly sought to secure financing for the sale of medical robotic devices to several hospitals. They are suspected of offering bribes to officials to win contracts, including those funded by the European Union.
Shortly after the firing, Croatian prime minister Andrej Plenković stated that he was “appalled by the idea that anyone in the healthcare system would use their position for either personal enrichment or to benefit someone else.”
 | Cameron MacBride The scandal involving Croatia's former health minister Vili Beroš goes beyond corruption charges. Reports claim that expensive medical equipment, bought at inflated prices, ended up unused and stored under blankets in hospital storerooms. This waste of public funds highlights not just corruption but also poor management in the healthcare system, sparking public outrage over resource mismanagement and the state of healthcare services. |
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