Police Chief in Sisak Arrested

(Patria) - The head of the police station in Sisak, Marijan Detelić, has been arrested on suspicion of favouring a local businessman, it has been unofficially learned, while the police and USKOK have not yet commented on this case. According to unofficial data from sources close to the investigation, Detelić was arrested on suspicion of trading in influence.

After the arrest and searches, during which investigators collected evidence, Detelić is expected to be questioned by USKOK, which will decide whether to initiate an investigation against him and request pre-trial detention.

Jutarnji list states that the head of the Sisak police station is suspected of trying to "help" a local powerful figure by influencing a subordinate police officer who was conducting a criminal investigation against that person.

The businessman, according to the daily newspaper, was under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement, Hina reports.