Former Split mayor Kerum released to defend corruption charges from freedom

Former Split Mayor Željko Kerum and former Kaštela municipal official Andrija Polić have been released to defend themselves from freedom during a corruption investigation led by Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK.

Croatian authorities did not request pre-trial detention for Kerum or Polić following their initial questioning. However, prosecutors requested investigative custody for a third suspect, Igor Sapunar, citing concerns over potential witness tampering. The Split County Court is scheduled to rule on Sapunar's detention status later in the afternoon. Further details regarding the specific nature of the corruption allegations remain limited as the investigation proceeds under judicial supervision.

Sources: HRT Vijesti.