Roman Janoušek
| Roman Janoušek | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 July 1968 Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Occupation | businessman, lobbyist |
| Title | JUDr. |
| Spouse(s) | Simona Janoušková |
Roman Janoušek (born 3 July 1968) is an influential billionaire businessman and lobbyist from the Czech Republic.[1] In November 2014 he started serving a 4,5 year-long sentence he received for his hit-and-run automobile accident in March 2012.
Business activities
In June 1993 Janoušek co-founded Medea Real. He later made a lot of money in magazine publishing and real estate.
Allegations of corruption
Janoušek has been under investigation regarding allegations of tender-rigging and bribery. It is also alleged that his friendship with Pavel Bém, mayor of Prague between 2002 and 2010, helped him in developing his business activities.[1] He was one of the targets of the 2013 Czech raid against organized crime which led to the downfall of Prime Minister Petr Nečas and his coalition government.
Hit-and-run
On April 30, 2014, Janoušek was handed a 3-year prison sentence for a hit-and-run accident that took place in Prague in March 2012. It is claimed that he had been driving drunk when he collided with another car. He ran over the 51 year old woman driver causing grievous bodily harm when she attempted to stop him from leaving the scene. Janoušek faced ten years in prison and can appeal the verdict.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fall of Czech lobbyist Janousek dubbed 'Voldemort'". BBC. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ↑ "Prague court sentences infamous political fixer to three years in prison". Radio Praha. Retrieved April 30, 2014.