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Former minister and construction bosses arrested in corruption sweep

Police in Belgrade have arrested former economy minister Rade Basta and issued warrants for Ivan Bošnjak and Stojan Vujko, the owners of Milenijum tim. The construction firm’s involvement in the demolition of the Hotel Jugoslavija, where luxury towers were planned without the requisite permits, is one of several corruption cases currently being processed by the capital's prosecutors.

The judiciary itself is busy filing paperwork against its own members. The head of the Belgrade prosecutor's office has filed a criminal complaint against a colleague from the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office, while another prosecutor faces charges following an investigation into a 'sound cannon' incident. Elsewhere, investigators are following a money trail from government grants for church mosaics to a bank account in Moscow.

The legal system continues to look backward at unresolved files. Police in Niš have finally explained why officers suspected in the death of Dalibor Dragijević were not arrested sooner, citing a lack of compliance from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while the search continues for three people who threatened journalist Brankica Stanković in 2023.

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High-Profile Corruption Arrests and Investigations

A major anti-corruption operation has led to the arrest of former Minister of Economy Rade Basta, who was dismissed from his previous role for advocating sanctions against Russia. Additionally, arrest warrants have been issued for Ivan Bošnjak and Stojan Vujko, owners of the 'Milenijum tim' company, along with Andreja Đulić, in connection with the demolition of Hotel 'Jugoslavija' and alleged construction without permits. These actions are part of a broader police operation in Belgrade…

Judicial System Under Scrutiny and Prosecutorial Actions

The judicial system is facing scrutiny and new legal actions. An investigation into a 'sound cannon' incident has recommended criminal proceedings against Prosecutor Marković. Separately, the Head of the Belgrade Public Prosecutor's Office, Stefanović, has filed a criminal complaint against Prosecutor Ilić from the Supreme Prosecutor's Office. Legal experts like Professor Violeta Beširević and Radmila Dragićević Dičić are commenting on recent pardons by former President Vučić, with calls for…

Alta Bank and Alleged Fund Misuse for SPC

An investigation has revealed concerns that funds allocated by the Serbian government to the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) for mosaics at the Temple of Saint Sava may have been transferred to Moscow via Alta Bank, raising questions about the use of public money.

Unresolved Cases and Social Commentary

The unresolved case of Jelena Trivan's disputed doctorate remains pending after five years. The Public Prosecutor's Office in Niš has explained the delay in arresting police officers suspected in the death of Dalibor Dragijević, citing non-compliance by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In broader social commentary, psychiatrist Nevena Čalovska Hercog has called for a reconstruction of the entire social community and family relationships, emphasizing critical thinking. Meanwhile, N1's attempt…

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