Montenegro Supreme Court extends detention for two money laundering suspects

The Supreme Court of Montenegro has extended the detention of two individuals, Igor Seferović and Dragan Jeknić, for an additional three months due to flight risks and the severity of their suspected crimes.

Igor Seferović is under investigation by the Special State Prosecutor's Office for alleged money laundering. Prosecutors suspect that between late 2018 and early 2026, Seferović participated in concealing the origins of funds used to build and equip two buildings in Tivat. The court cited his Norwegian citizenship, international ties, and potential plans to leave Montenegro as reasons for the extension, which could last until December 11, 2026.

Dragan Jeknić's detention has also been extended until December 14, 2026. He is suspected of laundering money derived from narcotics sales across several countries, including Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, and the Netherlands. Authorities allege that Jeknić used these funds to purchase real estate in Podgorica and Kolašin, as well as a vehicle, to hide the criminal origin of the wealth.