The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has acknowledged that the Municipal State Prosecutor's Office in Zagreb has raised an indictment against one of its officials, Tomislav Svetina, for the criminal offense of abuse of position and authority, as defined by Article 291, Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. The charges relate to his actions within the Zagreb Football Association (ZNS), where he was elected by the Assembly of that organization. The HNS emphasized that the relevant bodies of ZNS will be responsible for any decisions regarding Svetina's status and future measures concerning his role as president of ZNS, following their statutory procedures.

The HNS highlighted that it does not have access to the complete documentation outside of publicly available information, but they intend to closely monitor the progress of the case. They stated that, if the court confirms the indictment, appropriate decisions will be made to ensure compliance with legal standards and the integrity of the organization. The Federation has committed to timely public communication on developments, focusing on maintaining the reputation and integrity of Croatian football.

This situation raises significant implications for the governance within the HNS and the ZNS, as it puts their administrative practices under scrutiny. The outcome of the indictment could not only affect Tomislav Svetina’s career but also impact the public's trust in the institutions governing Croatian football, highlighting the ongoing concerns about accountability and ethical conduct within sports administration.