Slovakia's Intelligence Chief Faces Ongoing Legal Uncertainty After August Car Crash
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The legal fate of Pavol Gašpar, director of Slovakia's intelligence service SIS, remains undecided six months after his involvement in a traffic accident in Nitra, according to his lawyer Harkabus. Police completed their investigation two months ago, finding that Gašpar exceeded the speed limit by four kilometers per hour. President Peter Pellegrini has already imposed disciplinary action against the intelligence chief, ordering a one-time 15 percent salary deduction. However, the criminal case appears to still be pending a final determination of guilt or innocence. The SIS is Slovakia's foreign intelligence service, and its director reports directly to the president under the country's institutional framework.