Baranina was to make ATS 5 million deposit in Debski's name

Jeremiasz B., who was once again put on the witness stand in an Austrian court, did not admit to killing former Sports Minister Jacek Debski. The accused, known under the pseudonym of "Baranina" was cross-examined for several hours and denied all charges. He claimed that he could be called a diplomat and a businessman, but not a gangster. He testified that he maintained business relations with the deceased, but Debski did not owe him any money. Conversely, it was Baranina who was to deposit ATS 5 million in an Austrian bank on the former minister's name. According to the prosecution, on the night of the murder Jeremiasz B. talked on the phone both with Debski and his companion "Inka". However, the accused claims that the recorded conversation was manipulated by the Austrian secret service. (www.polskieradio.pl) A.C.