In the framework of criminal procedure on 31 January 2011 Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) detained official of the Ministry of Finance for giving a bribe of more than 50 000 EUR to official of the State Revenue Service in order to ensure that the latter fails to perform properly his duties in fighting smuggling, controlling of tax payment and fail to detect violations committed by certain persons.
In the framework of criminal proceedings KNAB carried out investigative activities, including search of several premises. At the moment no further information is disclosed.