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Milo Đukanović questioned in Telekom privatization case
Former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović appeared before an investigative judge at the High Court in Podgorica regarding the 2005 privatization of the state telecommunications company, Telekom, to Magyar Telekom. The proceedings follow a ruling by the High Court stating that the statute of limitations has not expired, overturning a previous decision by the Special State Prosecutor's Office to dismiss the case.
The investigation focuses on allegations that millions of euros in bribes were paid to Montenegrin officials and an attorney through allegedly fictitious consulting contracts during the sale. Đukanović has characterized the hearing as a “caricature attempt to revive a topic” and a political vendetta aimed at undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers.
Defense attorney Svetlana Vujanović argued that the proceedings, initiated by the state's property interest protector, are unlawful and represent an attempt by the executive branch to interfere with the judiciary. Other individuals, including Đukanović's sister Ana Đukanović, are also subjects of the investigation.
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Ana Đukanović · High Court in Podgorica · High Court in Podgorica · Magyar Telekom · Milo Đukanović · Montenegro · Podgorica High Court · Svetlana Vujanović
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Milo Đukanović appeared for a hearing at the High Court in Podgorica. cginfo.me · www.espreso.co.rs · cetinjskilist.com · tvpljevlja.me · zajecaronline.com · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The investigation concerns the 2005 privatization of Telekom to Magyar Telekom. cginfo.me · www.espreso.co.rs · zajecaronline.com · nova.rs · etv.me · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The High Court ruled that the statute of limitations has not expired in this case. cginfo.me · www.espreso.co.rs · zajecaronline.com · bizniscg.me
- [● 5 SOURCES] Magyar Telekom paid a 95 million dollar settlement to the U.S. SEC in December 2011. cginfo.me · www.espreso.co.rs · etv.me · www.dan.co.me
- [● 6 SOURCES] U.S. investigators alleged over seven million euros in bribes were paid to Montenegrin officials and an attorney. cginfo.me · www.espreso.co.rs · etv.me · www.dan.co.me
- [● 6 SOURCES] Suspicions involve multimillion-euro bribes paid via allegedly fictitious consulting contracts. cginfo.me · www.espreso.co.rs · zajecaronline.com · nova.rs