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Hrašák and Gašpar testified against Čurilla and others. The Inspection sees Čurilla as the head of the group whose manipulations were covered by Šúrek

Police officers from the canceled National Criminal Agency (NAKA) are accused of coercing individuals in custody to confess to crimes.

Recent developments in Slovakia involve accusations against officers from the discontinued National Criminal Agency (NAKA) regarding their treatment of individuals under prosecution. Ján Čurilla and his colleagues, along with prosecutor Michal Šúrek, are alleged to have established a system intended to pressure accused individuals into confessions. This accusation comes following the release of a resolution detailing charges filed by inspector Martin Ščepka, who claims the group engaged in extortion and abuse of public authority.

According to the inspector, the accused deliberately created difficult conditions for individuals in custody, including restrictions on visits and communications with family, as well as interference with their correspondence. Furthermore, it is reported that they intentionally transferred detainees from one prison to another, further complicating their access to legal counsel. The situation is described as a premeditated and coordinated illegal operation that exploited detention as a means to 'break down' suspects and convince them to confess.

The implications of these allegations are severe, not only for the accused individuals—who may face criminal liabilities—but also for the integrity of the Slovak justice system. The revelations underscore deep-rooted issues regarding the treatment of suspects and underscore the need for oversight and accountability within law enforcement agencies. As this case unfolds, it poses essential questions about human rights and the rule of law in Slovakia.

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