Key Witness in Lawyer Murder Case Previously Interrogated Suspects in Major Gambling Scandal
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A police investigator who questioned suspects in the murder of lawyer Ernest Valko had previously interrogated the same individuals in the Tipos case, a major gambling and corruption scandal. Špirko, the investigating officer, conducted interrogations of the accused in both cases, creating a connection between the two high-profile investigations. Meanwhile, expert witness Heretik has been removed from the Valko murder case, requiring prosecutors to obtain a new expert assessment. The Tipos case involved allegations of corruption and illegal activities within Slovakia's state-run lottery and gambling operations, while the Valko murder case centers on the killing of a prominent lawyer who had represented clients in various criminal cases.