The controversial intervention of the ministry in the Heřmanice dumps case was examined by ČT Reporters. Damages could reach billions.

The Czech Ministry of the Environment is under scrutiny for allegedly favoring Ridera Bohemia in the case of the burning Heřmanická dump in Ostrava. Officials removed the case from the Czech Environmental Inspection and absolved the company of responsibility, potentially costing the state-owned enterprise Diamo up to two billion crowns. The National Center Against Organized Crime is investigating the matter, which has caused tensions among government parties. Concerns have been raised about political and business interests influencing the ministry's actions. The situation has led to criminal complaints from several officials, including the Minister of the Environment, Igor Červený, who distanced himself from the decisions made by his department.