Eva Joly came in with a bang in Iceland today when after a couple of months away she returned to state her displeasure at the way things are being done in investigating the economic crash. She said she did not want her name associated with the investigation unless some radical changes would be made.
And then she threatened to resign from what she calls one of the most important investigation in Europe.
She said she’d leave her post unless Valtyr Sigurdsson, state prosecutor is removed from his post and three special prosecutors would be appointed to investigate each of the banks. Support to the office of the special prosecutor would also have to be improved greatly.
The reason she wants Valtyr Sigurdsson gone is that he is the father of Sigurdur Valtysson, the CEO of Exista, a large shareholder of Kaupthing. There must be no doubt regarding conflicts of interest.
Joly said she had come here to assist with this huge investigation, but now it seemed like Icelanders are lacking the will to execute it with the power needed to shed lights on the biggest cases and bring those responsible to justice.
Eva Joly must be praised for exposing the nepotistic corruption rife in Iceland to the world.
Watch the video of RUV’s interview with Eva Joly here
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Elín
2 years ago
A stunning interview. I found myself transfixed, once again, by how well-spoken she is.
Roy
2 years ago
She deserves to get everything she is asking for. If she doesn´t then the bandits will have won.