Agrofert now looks at suing ex-Orlen boss for libel

On September 12, Czech daily Mlada Fronta Dnes published an article, in which Kluzek suggested that the president of Agrofert was involved in corrupt practices during the privatization of Unipetrol. "Agrofert is again stating that it was not taking part in any corruptive activities during the privatization of Unipetrol, nor did it participated in any negotiations, during which corruption would be mentioned," said Andrej Babis, president of Agrofert. Kluzek stressed that even if such statement was published by the daily, it had never been authorized by him and that he passed on all important information to Orlen investigation commission. "Please pay attention to the fact that Orlen in its statements admitted that contracts signed with Agrofert, signed before the privatization of Unipetrol, were unfavorable to the company," Kluzek summed up. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 6) M.M.