Andrija Mikulić, Croatia’s former chief state inspector, was detained on Thursday as part of a major anti-corruption operation conducted by the country’s Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK).
Police served the arrest warrant to Mikulić while he was hunting, according to USKOK, which has also implicated his godfather, Dragan Krasić, and at least two other individuals. Authorities allege Mikulić accepted bribes totaling 120,000 euros, including cash and meat, in connection with public sector oversight.
Mikulić was dismissed from his post following the arrest. The government said a new head of the State Inspectorate would be appointed promptly and emphasized that the inspectorate’s work continues without disruption.
The Ministry of Interior said it had been investigating the case for several months. USKOK said the operation aimed to target suspected corruption in state institutions, including allegations linked to waste management projects.