Former Prague City Hall transport department head Aleš Krejča and his deputy Jan Krejčí lost their jobs following a July police corruption investigation into transport project documentation approvals, city hall spokesperson Vít Hofman confirmed. Both officials left their positions through mutual agreements, with Krejča’s employment ending on August 13, 2026, and Krejčí’s concluding on September 14, 2026, according to municipal records.
Police Corruption Charges and Project Approvals
Kriminalisté arrested and charged six people total alongside two companies following the July raids on Prague City Hall. Investigators allege that Aleš Krejča secretly participated in drafting project documentation for Dopravní inženýring Praha, a company owned by his brother and life partner.
The projection firm controlled by the former department head generated roughly 250 million crowns in total revenue over the past decade. Reporters verified that the business maintains its official presence at a virtual address located inside a weathered apartment building on Smíchov in Prague. Meanwhile, investigators accuse Jan Krejčí of engaging in similar practices on a smaller scale by utilizing a company owned by a friend.
Did You Know? During the July searches following the raid, police discovered an anti-recording signal jammer installed inside one of the two prosecuted municipal official’s offices.
Administrative Fallout and Property Seizures
Following the July law enforcement sweep, city officials placed both men on administrative leave with pay, a status where they stayed home while continuing to draw their municipal salaries. Spokesperson Vít Hofman stated that Jan Krejčí remained on paid administrative leave until August 31, 2026, after which he exhausted his remaining unused vacation days. Law enforcement agents subsequently secured several real estate properties belonging to Krejča and other suspects, including a family villa.
Reporters attempted to contact both Aleš Krejča and Jan Krejčí by phone and text message, but neither responded to inquiries. Radiožurnál previously reported that Krejča also occupied a municipal apartment despite living with his partner in the family villa. Hofman noted that city hall closed its internal investigation into the city-owned flat due to what he termed further irrelevance, terminating the municipal lease by mutual agreement effective August 31, 2026, when the apartment keys were officially handed over.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Aleš Krejča and Jan Krejčí leave their jobs at Prague City Hall?
Aleš Krejča concluded his employment on August 13, 2026, and Jan Krejčí finished his work on September 14, 2026, both through mutual agreements confirmed by spokesperson Vít Hofman.
What specific allegations do investigators level against Aleš Krejča?
Police accuse the former transport department head of secretly helping draft project documentation for Dopravní inženýring Praha, a company owned by his brother and life partner, which his own department then evaluated and approved.
How did municipal authorities handle the city-owned apartment used by Aleš Krejča?
City hall investigated the housing arrangement after reports showed Krejča lived in a family villa with his partner instead, ultimately closing the inquiry and terminating the rental agreement by mutual consent on August 31, 2026.
How might municipal oversight bodies prevent similar conflicts of interest in regional transport planning moving forward?
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