Cablegate: Czech Republic: Andrew Weiss/Kotva Investment

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UNCLAS PRAGUE 001602

SIPDIS

STATE FOR L/CID LEE CAPLAN AND EB/IFD/OIA PAUL BROWN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EINV ECON EZ KIDE
SUBJECT: CZECH REPUBLIC: ANDREW WEISS/KOTVA INVESTMENT
DISPUTE DEMARCHE DELIVERED

REF: STATE 201333

Econoff delivered reftel demarche to Ivan Dubovicky at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of the Americas on
November 10. Dubovicky replied that the case was still
working its way through the local legal system and cautioned
against any attempts at political interference. In fact,
Dubovicky believes attempts at political interference could
back-fire and would not/not be helpful to Mr. Weiss. Econoff
reiterated USG position per reftel that we expect any
proceedings against Mr. Weiss be conducted in an open, fair
and expeditious manner, in accordance with due process of
law. Dubovicky said he understood our concern and would
continue to monitor the case.
CABANISS

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