In the Mýtnik case, Radko Kuruc, the director of the Slovak Guarantee and Development Bank, has been convicted for receiving a bribe of 120,000 euros from entrepreneur Michal Suchoba. The bribe was reportedly given in wine boxes for supporting the eKasa project, revealing a troubling connection between political influence and private interests in Slovakia. While Kuruc is currently serving a three-year probation sentence and a 60,000 euro fine, he maintains that the accusations are false and that he had no involvement in the alleged agenda during his tenure as the deputy state secretary for the Ministry of Finance.

The case has drawn significant attention as it highlights potential corruption within the Slovak government, particularly under the Smer party's administration, where Kuruc was notably a prominent figure. His career trajectory took him from journalism to influential roles in the central bank and government, raising questions about the integrity and ethical considerations of public office holders. The decision is still being contested, as it is not yet final, pending a review by the Supreme Court.

Kuruc's conviction is not just a personal legal issue but also reflects broader systemic issues of corruption and governance in Slovakia. As he has been associated with powerful political figures, including alleged oligarchs, the ruling points to complicated networks of favoritism and malfeasance within political and financial spheres that could have far-reaching implications for the trust in public institutions.