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Police Investigation Team Faces Setback as Key Witness Changes Testimony

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A police investigation led by the Veritas team suffered a major setback when a key witness known as "Indiana" reversed his previous silence and testified that he was not coerced into cooperation by suspects including Čurilla and associates. The witness, who had previously remained silent, now claims he was not pressured to work with the investigated group. The investigation faced further complications when a supervising prosecutor questioned the investigator's decision to treat lawyer Peter Kubina as a witness rather than maintaining his role as legal counsel. Kubina will continue to represent Čurilla and other suspects in the case. The Veritas team, which is a specialized police unit handling serious crimes, has struggled to make progress in what appears to be a corruption or organized crime investigation involving multiple suspects.

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