Rakovica Municipality officials indicted for 10.4 million dinar fraud

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has filed an indictment against Novica R., a former member of the Rakovica Municipal Council, and Igor V., a manager of two companies, for allegedly defrauding the budgets of the Rakovica Municipality and the City of Belgrade.

Between October 2018 and November 2023, the suspects are accused of causing damages exceeding 10.4 million dinars. The indictment alleges that Novica R. used his official position to facilitate the issuance of false invoices from two companies, I. V. Trade doo Belgrade and MP Trade 2019 doo Belgrade, for services and goods that were allegedly not provided.

Novica R. faces charges of abuse of official position and falsification of official documents. Igor V. is charged with abuse of official position by aiding and abetting, as well as money laundering.