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A major anti-corruption operation by USKOK has led to the arrests of prominent goldsmith Paško Dodić and Željko Teufel, a member of CEZAR management, in connection with illegal waste disposal. The investigation is expanding, with authorities scrutinizing a company associated with Pripuz, and wiretapped conversations revealing details of the operation. The arrests follow a widening probe into waste management, with reports indicating that nearly eight tons of waste were found in Benkovac, allegedly involving a company called Tipos resurs. Teufel, reportedly referred to as 'Pripuz's man' in secret recordings, was arrested despite previously filing a lawsuit against Tomislav Troskot for requesting a USKOK investigation into him. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is facing potential political implications from a significant EU expansion plan, which could anger member states including Croatia. International news also highlights the dramatic appeal from Kyiv's mayor for residents to temporarily leave the city due to approaching winter, a story widely covered in Croatian media.

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The Croatian anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has launched a major operation resulting in the arrests of prominent goldsmith Paško Dodić and Željko Teufel, a member of CEZAR management, in connection with illegal waste disposal. The investigation is expanding, with authorities also scrutinizing a company linked to Pripuz. Wiretapped conversations are reportedly revealing details of the illicit activities, including the dumping of nearly eight tons of waste in Benkovac.

Index.hr: Illegal waste investigation: Goldsmith Dodić arrested, Pripuz's company targeted

Authorities have arrested goldsmith Paško Dodić and are investigating Pripuz's company in connection with illegal waste disposal in Gospić. The investigation has expanded, with wiretapped conversations revealing details of the operation.

tportal: Waste Scandal: Goldsmith Paško Dodić Arrested, Company from Pripuz Group Under…

Authorities have arrested Paško Dodić, described as Mamić's best man, who built a jewelry empire and is now at the center of a waste scandal. The investigation has been expanded to include a company from the Pripuz group.

Jutarnji list: Waste Found in Benkovac: 'Won't Drive? Tell Pripuz's Man to F*** Off'

An investigation reveals how nearly eight tons of waste ended up in Benkovac, with a company called Tipos resurs allegedly involved and a transcript showing a heated exchange regarding transportation.

Večernji list: CEZAR MANAGEMENT MEMBER IMPLICATED IN WASTE SCANDAL?

In a secretly recorded conversation from 2024, Vajdić complains to Šincek that a driver refuses to transport waste, believing it to be criminal activity.

Telegram.hr: Major Operation Against Illegal Waste: Famous Goldsmith and Director of…

A large-scale operation by USKOK (the Croatian anti-corruption agency) has begun targeting illegal waste disposal, resulting in the arrest of a well-known goldsmith and the director of a company linked to Pripuz. The investigation may expand to include Pripuz's company.

tportal: USKOK Expands Waste Scandal Probe: Goldsmith Dodić Arrested, Pripuz Group…

USKOK is expanding its investigation into the waste affair, leading to the arrest of goldsmith Dodić and placing a company from the Pripuz group under scrutiny.

Večernji list: USKOK EXPANDS WASTE INVESTIGATION IN GOSPIC; ARRESTS UNDERWAY

USKOK (Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime) has initiated arrests this morning as the investigation into waste management expands to include Paško Dodić and Željko Teufel, a member of the CEZAR management.

Index.hr: Teufel sues Troskot for demanding USKOK investigation; Teufel arrested today

Teufel has filed a lawsuit against Troskot for requesting a USKOK investigation into him. Despite the lawsuit, Teufel has been arrested.

tportal: 'Call the Devil, Pripuz's Man': Secret Recordings Reveal Waste Scandal Details

Secretly recorded conversations, reportedly involving 'Pripuz's man,' are revealing details of the waste affair.

Jutarnji list: USKOK Launches Operation: Arrests and Searches in 'Gospić Affair'

The Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK has initiated a new operation, with arrests and searches underway targeting a prominent jeweler and an associate of Pripuz in connection with the 'Gospić affair'.

A significant plan for EU expansion is being discussed, which could potentially lead to rebellion among member states and severely anger Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. The plan suggests that the EU must prepare for new members, possibly requiring current members, including Croatia, to relinquish certain aspects.

Telegram.hr: Large EU Expansion Plan Could Cause Member State Rebellion and Enrage Plenković

A significant plan for EU expansion might lead to a revolt among member states and severely anger Croatian Prime Minister Plenković, as the EU must prepare for new members, potentially requiring current members, including Croatia, to relinquish certain aspects.

The mayor of Kyiv has issued a dramatic appeal, urging residents to temporarily leave the city as winter approaches, framing it as a matter of survival. This warning indicates a severe threat and has been reported in Croatian news outlets.

tportal: Kyiv Mayor's Dramatic Appeal: 'If You Can, Temporarily Leave the City!'

The mayor of Kyiv has issued a dramatic appeal for residents to leave the city temporarily as winter approaches, calling it a matter of survival.

Večernji list: KYIV MAYOR'S DRAMATIC WARNING: 'LEAVE THE CITY WHILE YOU STILL CAN'

A dramatic message from the mayor of Kyiv urges residents to evacuate the city before it is too late, indicating a severe threat.

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