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Jindřich Rajchl (born 27 September 1976) is a Czech political activist, lawyer and former football ambassador. He gained a public profile as a leader of demonstrations against measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic, and subsequently also against the government of Petr Fiala. He is widely considered to be a participant in the spread of misinformation in the Czech Republic.
In 2011, Rajchl attempted unsuccessfully to become chairman of FAČR, failing to gain the support of Roman Berbr [cs], according to news server Aktuálně.cz [cs]. He was also linked to another football ambassador, Ivan Hašek.[6][7]
Between 2011 and 2012, Rajchl was a member of the board of directors of SAZKA,
[8] following the company's bankruptcy and the sale of its betting business.[9]
Rajchl worked as a director of the gambling company Bwin for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.[10][11] However, the company closed the office in the former country during his tenure.[12] He also operates two restaurants in Prague.[13]
Rajchl has been a key figure in demonstrations against the Cabinet of Petr Fiala.[17] He is widely considered to be a participant in the spread of misinformation in the Czech Republic,[18][19] including the COVID-19 pandemic.[20]
On 3 September 2022, Rajchl took part in an anti-government demonstration attended by 70,000 people. Several politicians, including Prime Minister Petr Fiala, characterised the protest as a "pro-Russian initiative".[23] On 11 March 2023, Rajchl called a demonstration, "Czech Republic against poverty", during which protesters attempted to remove the Ukrainian flag flying outside the National Museum, where supporters of Ukraine had gathered. According to journalist Martin Bartkovský, a long-time analyst of anti-government demonstrations, this demonstrated the anti-Ukrainian focus of the event.[24]
In June 2023, Seznam Zprávy included Rajchl on a list of people who make money by spreading fear and manipulation.[25] He repeatedly predicted that a litre of fuel would cost up to CZK 150.[26] Rajchl also reported the end of the company Kofola, which was in fact doing well.[27] He later discussed this issue with Czech citizens, but Seznam Zprávy reported that the number of participants in these discussions had been overstated.[28]
Rajchl also joined a protest by farmers in February 2024. Some farmers distanced themselves from Rajchl, and ended the protest early due to his participation.[29] During the protest, it was reported that Rajchl physically threatened a young man who expressed disagreement with him.[30]
