Matúš Oľha, head of the Slovak Arts Fund, resigned after a widely-circulated incident where he awkwardly fled from journalists following a meeting. The attempted escape, during which he nearly fell down stairs, occurred as reporters pressed him about allegations of surveillance devices found in fund offices. Oľha had previously announced the fund was filing criminal charges regarding the spread of false information, referencing the media reports about the alleged bugging. He attempted to avoid answering questions about the surveillance claims before his hasty retreat. The widely-publicized incident caused embarrassment, leading to Oľha’s decision to step down from his position. The scandal raises questions about transparency and potential wrongdoing within the Arts Fund.