ZAGREB, Croatia — A high-ranking official in Croatia has been taken into custody, along with several others, as part of a corruption investigation, according to anti-corruption authorities on Friday.

The Croatian Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) issued a statement announcing the detentions but did not disclose the names of those arrested. However, local media reports indicate that Vili Beros, who serves as the Health Minister, is among those facing accusations. Additional individuals implicated in the probe reportedly include medical professionals and hospital executives, as highlighted by the Jutarnji List newspaper.

Sources indicate that police conducted a search of Beros’ residence in Zagreb, the nation’s capital, early on Friday morning. The focus of the investigation appears to be on potential corruption linked to procurement contracts within Croatian hospitals.

Further information remains sparse at this time, and authorities have not yet provided comprehensive details regarding the case.