Kosovo officials in embezzlement charges

Beta news agency, Belgrade, 5 November 2006 14:20

PRISTINA -- Kosovo's international prosecutor has indicted four officials for the embezzlement of 300,000 euros.

The officials suspected of abuse of office and money laundering are former Kosovo Post Office and Telecommunications (PTK) director, two former Creditor Agency officials and a Norwegian company manager. The international prosecutor has charged the four with abuse of office and embezzlement of 300,000 euros.

Former PTK director Leme Dzema, former Creditor Agency officials Roger Reynolds and Ronen Sorensen are suspected of abuse of office and signing of detrimental contract. Former Norjev Invest director Mustafa Neziri is accused of money laundering.

The trial date will be set after the confirmation of the indictment.