A Prague city court has imposed a fine of two million Czech korunas on Václav Růžička, the owner of the security agency Alkom, for attempting to bribe Petr Zoubek, then the security manager at Czech Post. This ruling comes as a result of Růžička's efforts in 2011 to prevent the termination of his company's contract with the postal service by offering a bribe to Zoubek. The case has seen adjustments to the fines based on the procedural duration, which led the appellate court to slightly reduce the initial penalties from a previous ruling by the District Court for Prague 8.

Růžička’s attempts were specifically related to meetings with Zoubek, where he sought to influence decisions regarding the renewal of security service contracts. In 2011, during a meeting at his security company's headquarters, Růžička allegedly offered Zoubek an unspecified amount to maintain the existing contract. Following this, in another meeting in 2012 at Czech Post's headquarters, Růžička reportedly offered Zoubek one million Czech korunas in exchange for winning a bid for securing a postal depot in Malešice, Prague. Zoubek, however, did not accept any of the bribes proposed.

The implications of this court ruling highlight ongoing concerns regarding corruption in business dealings within public institutions in the Czech Republic. By holding Růžička accountable for his actions, the court reinforces the stance against corrupt practices, emphasizing the legal repercussions of bribery, particularly in sectors like public services where transparency is crucial. The decision may serve as a cautionary tale for other businesses about the risks associated with attempting to manipulate contract awards through unethical practices.