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Former Mayor Convicted for Embezzling Funds

October 5, 2026

A former mayor was convicted for embezzling €45,000 from water supply collections. This theft occurred between 2011 and 2016 during his tenure as mayor. The defendant admitted his guilt and acknowledged the deficit. The court sentenced him to two years in prison but suspended it for three years. Due to his advanced age and health issues, the sentence will not be enforced immediately.