Ministry of Justice reports former minister over Litijska street building purchase

The Ministry of Justice reported former Minister of Justice Dominika Švarc Pipan for suspected criminal offenses on Friday, November 13, 2026. The report concerns the purchase of a building located on Litijska street in Ljubljana, which the state acquired in December 2023. The suspected offenses include misconduct in official capacity, causing damage to public funds, and abuse of official position or rights.

The Ministry of Justice stated that the decision to file the report follows a review of purchase documentation and audit reports. The current Minister of Justice, Mihael Zupančič, said that reporting the suspicion was a legal obligation and a necessity to ensure accountability for decisions and public fund management. The Ministry of Justice intends to uphold the Skok principle of zero tolerance to corruption and mismanagement of public money.

Details of the investigation

The investigation centers on the financial aspects of the Litijska street property acquisition. In December 2023, the state purchased the building for €7.69 million. However, the Court of Audit noted that the investment documentation failed to include costs for essential building renovations. This omission has led to scrutiny regarding the total value of the investment.

The Association of Court Appraisers and Construction Experts (Sicgras) provided valuations that differ from the purchase price. Sicgras estimated the investment value at €6 million, assuming the rights to 85 parking spaces. A later update from Sicgras in June 2025 estimated a conditional value of €4.5 million for the investment. This creates a difference of €3.2 million between the purchase price and the June 2025 conditional valuation. The Ministry of Justice has stated it will provide all available documentation to the competent authorities.

Legal proceedings and next steps

The Special State Prosecutor's Office has been officially notified of the report. The investigation will focus on whether the purchase resulted in a loss to the state budget. According to reports by the portal Info360, the specific details regarding the potential for direct intent in misconduct depend on proving knowledge and willful consent to neglect duties.

The Ministry of Justice has emphasized that the reporting process is a standard procedure to ensure that all public fund management is subject to oversight. The legal process will now move to the prosecutor's office to determine if further criminal charges are warranted based on the evidence provided by the Ministry of Justice.

Glossary

• Court of Audit — The Court of Audit is an entity that may audit acts regarding past or planned operations of public fund users. It consists of a president and two deputy presidents who form the Senate.