Bileća man accused of laundering 258,046 KM from betting scams

The District Public Prosecutor's Office in Trebinje has filed an indictment against a 28-year-old man, identified as M. L. from Bileća, for money laundering. He is accused of receiving, holding, and disposing of 258,046 KM obtained through fraudulent sports betting schemes between June 2023 and February 2025.

According to the indictment, unknown perpetrators used social media to advertise fake betting slips and promised high returns on rigged matches. Victims were instructed to make payments to receive information on fixed matches or secure odds. To facilitate the withdrawal of these funds, the scammers used third parties, known as 'mules.'

M. L. allegedly used his identity card at various banks and post offices to withdraw the money using specific codes provided by the scammers. The indictment notes that the funds originated from multiple individuals across several countries. If convicted, the accused faces up to three years in prison.