Millions in a trap: Actress Jiřina Bohdalová is reportedly facing meaningful financial hardship following investments steered by her former partner, Ladislav Bureš.Bohdalová,91,entrusted Bureš with managing her assets,including proceeds from property sales. According to reporting on 2023/11/28,approximately 13 million Czech crowns (roughly $570,000 USD based on exchange rates at the time) are now inaccessible,tied up in bureš’s ventures. The actress discovered the situation after attempting to access funds for living expenses and medical care. Legal proceedings are underway to recover the funds, with Bohdalová’s lawyer, Martin Šimek, stating the actress was misled regarding the safety of the investments.
The situation unfolded after Bohdalová sold a family villa in Prague in 2022 for an estimated 20 million crowns. Bureš later invested a substantial portion of the proceeds into a film project and other ventures that have reportedly failed to yield returns. Bohdalová, a celebrated figure in Czech cinema and theater, has publicly expressed her distress over the financial losses, stating she feels ”betrayed” and is now reliant on assistance from friends and family. the case highlights the vulnerability of elderly individuals to financial exploitation and the importance of autonomous financial advice.