“We did not find the defendant’s objections to be well-founded,” stated Lenka Konopová, chairwoman of the Board of Appeal.
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“The testimony of the victim (David) Limbersky is supported by a lot of evidence. On the other hand, as regards the defendant’s defense, it was to some extent supported by his wife’s statement, but the court pointed to inconsistencies in this statement, “she added.
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According to Konopová, the contradictions were also in the testimony of another witness who spoke in Pazderek’s favor.
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“In our opinion, the punishment corresponds exactly to the seriousness of the conduct which is blamed on the defendant. Mr. Defendant seized foreign funds, no matter how they got to him. He took them completely unscrupulously to the detriment of those (injured) persons, “the judge remarked.
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In 2014, a luxury car dealer enticed Limbersky to take part in his business.
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The cooperation was to consist of the athlete co-financing the purchase of vehicles, which Pazderka would then sell profitably and share the profit together.
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David Limberský during the match of the Czech national team.
Photo: Vlastimil Vacek, Právo
However, Limberský not only did not have a crown of profit from the borrowed money, he also did not receive his deposit back.
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“He wore a luxurious dress, had an expensive watch, looked successful and did well,” Limbersky said.
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“I found his offer interesting, so I went for it. I trusted him, I took him as a friend. When he said he needed money for a car, I just sent it to him. I didn’t deal with it anymore, “added the football player.
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In the case of Darida, Pazderka then mediated the sale of a million-dollar car to a football player, paying him only a small part of the money raised and keeping the rest.
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“The gentleman was serious. After the car was transferred to a new owner, he wrote me a message that he was in financial trouble and that he needed some time. But that it will definitely pay off, “Darida said in court.
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Vladimír Darida (right) in the match of the Czech national team.
Photo: Reuters
Pazderka dismissed the lawsuit at the Regional Court in Pilsen two years ago.
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“I do not agree with the prosecution. What is described there is not true. The sums David sent me were a payment for my personal or business belongings. For example, it was a luxury mobile phone and a watch with diamonds. I have witnesses to it, “said Pazderka.
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Pazderka received a collective sentence because in the past he was sentenced to 5.5 years for fraud, in which he caused more damage.
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