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Minister resigns, other minister arrested in Slovenia …

The Slovenian minister of the interior has resigned and that of the Economy was arrested for a while in an investigation into possible irregularities in the purchase of protective equipment to tackle the corona pandemic.

Interior Minister Ales Hojs called the investigation “a politically motivated action” to discredit the government. A police chief also resigned in protest.

The Slovenian press reported on various irregularities in the purchase of protective equipment and respirators. Economy Minister Zdravko Pocivalsek denies all charges against him.

In the investigation, the special police unit invaded several homes on Tuesday. Hojs told the press that he was informed that the Minister of Economy was being arrested. He was released later Tuesday.

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