Slovak Oligarch Denies Role in Journalist Surveillance After Police Questioning

Norbert Bödör, a prominent Slovak oligarch, voluntarily appeared at police for questioning shortly after prosecutors halted his detention, claiming he deduced authorities were interested in him. Bödör denied any involvement in surveillance of journalists during his police appearance. However, leaked Threema messages revealed that Bödör had previously boasted to convicted businessman Marián Kočner about having an informant at a birthday party for Richard Sulík, leader of the liberal opposition Freedom and Solidarity party. The case highlights ongoing investigations into surveillance activities targeting Slovak journalists and public figures, with Bödör's voluntary surrender coming amid broader scrutiny of oligarch networks and their alleged monitoring of media personnel.