Montenegro legal updates: Asset seizures and high-profile corruption trials

Montenegro judiciary money laundering Telekom privatization asset seizure criminal investigations

Montenegro is seeing a series of significant legal developments involving high-profile criminal and corruption cases. In Podgorica, the Higher Court has ordered the temporary seizure of vehicles and the blocking of real estate in Sutvara belonging to Željko Ljepavić, who is suspected of money laundering.

In a separate major case, the Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) has requested the permanent seizure of assets from Stefan Janković, a convicted member of a criminal organization. The requested assets include real estate in Bar and several vehicles, including a BMW X5.

The Telekom privatization scandal continues to move through the courts, with the Higher Court in Podgorica scheduling hearings that are expected to include former President Milo Đukanović and his sister, Ana Đukanović. The investigation focuses on the 2005 sale of the state telecommunications company to Magyar Telekom.

Additionally, the retrial of Vesna Medenica and Milica Vlahović Milosavljević is underway. The defense has requested the recusal of Judge Branislav Leković, alleging bias, though the request was denied. Meanwhile, the SDT has dismissed a criminal complaint against Budva Mayor Nikola Jovanović and Davor Rakanović regarding a 500,000 euro claim, and a complaint against Mojsije Bulatović and Nenad Vlahović concerning a political banner.

Entities

High State Prosecutor's Office · Higher Court in Podgorica · Milan Knežević · Milo Đukanović · Montenegro · Nikola Martinović · Podgorica High Court · Special State Prosecutor's Office · Vesna Medenica

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] A criminal complaint was filed against MP Milan Knežević in Podgorica.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The complaint against Knežević alleges the incitement of national, racial, and religious hatred.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Special State Prosecutor's Office dismissed a complaint against Nikola Jovanović and Davor Rakanović regarding a 500,000 euro claim. verige.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Telekom investigation includes questions about the privatization of Telekom and the acceptance of a Hungarian company's offer. www.vijesti.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] The High Court in Podgorica scheduled hearings for the Telekom case involving Milo and Ana Đukanović. www.vijesti.me
[● 2 SOURCES] The Higher Court in Podgorica scheduled hearings in the Telekom privatization case involving former President Milo Đukanović and his sister Ana. www.sjevercg.me · www.vijesti.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] Željko Ljepavić is suspected by the Special State Prosecutor's Office of money laundering. borba.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Higher State Prosecutor's Office in Bijelo Polje dismissed a criminal complaint against Mojsije Bulatović and Nenad Vlahović regarding the removal of a banner. etv.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Higher Court in Podgorica ordered the temporary seizure of several vehicles and blocked real estate in Sutvara in a case against Željko Ljepavić. borba.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] The SDT has requested the permanent seizure of assets belonging to Stefan Janković, a convicted member of a criminal organization. rtnk.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Special State Prosecutor's Office dismissed a complaint against Budva Mayor Nikola Jovanović and Davor Rakanović regarding a 500,000 euro claim. verige.net