Glavić to Lead Croatian Ski Federation Amid Financial Scandal, Calls Former Director 'Top Criminal'

Miho Glavić has decided to remain at the helm of the Croatian Ski Federation (HSS) for a fourth term, despite the ongoing crisis surrounding the "Pavlek affair." Glavić, who is also a sponsor and donor to the HSS, stated his belief that the former director, Pavlek, is a "top criminal."

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I am a sponsor and donor to HSS, and Pavlek is a top criminal.

Glavić explained that he is staying on to stabilize the federation, as no one else has stepped forward to take over leadership. He noted that clubs have not identified a suitable successor, asking him to manage the situation due to his understanding of it. He also pointed out that former directors could not have embezzled such large sums without assistance.

Addressing accusations that he should have known about the financial irregularities, Glavić cited a forensic report as evidence that he was unaware. He mentioned that members of the Executive Board, who are successful businessmen, also reviewed the same financial and audit reports available on the federation's website without detecting issues. A new audit report, including corrections and a positive auditor's opinion, is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026.

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Certain media claim the same thing, that I 'should have known' without any argument, not even from the police or USKOK. Now we have forensic evidence that I did not need to know.

Glavić described the situation as a well-organized fraud that would have been impossible to uncover without deep dives into the documentation. He suggested that uncovering such fraud would require suspicion of colleagues and a willingness to risk damaging relationships by scrutinizing account details. He believes such tasks are inherent to accounting, auditing, and banking processes, especially when transfers involve companies from "uncooperative domains," raising questions about anti-money laundering regulations.

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It was a well-organized fraud and without entering the basic documentation, it was not possible to discover it.