Special State Prosecutor's Office

Montenegro fugitive reward escalation and asset seizure

7 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Montenegro prosecutors seek seizure of Kavač clan assets

The Montenegrin Ministry of Internal Affairs has increased its efforts to apprehend high-profile fugitives linked to organized crime. Initially, the government announced a 500,000 euro reward for information leading to t

Montenegro advances legal reforms and infrastructure safety

15 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Montenegro parliamentary ethics system has issued zero sanctions since 2014

Legislative and legal developments in Montenegro continue to focus on judicial reform and anti-corruption measures to meet EU accession requirements and GRECO recommendations. Following the approval of a constitutional a

Podgorica High Court judicial rulings

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Podgorica High Court halts several criminal proceedings due to insufficient evidence

The High Court in Podgorica has issued several rulings involving acquittals and the halting of criminal proceedings due to insufficient evidence. In one instance, former Railway Infrastructure of Montenegro executive di

Law enforcement and safety trends in the Balkans

15 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Smuggling ring investigated across Bosnia and Montenegro border

Law enforcement and safety issues continue across the Balkans, with recent reports highlighting significant traffic violations, violent crimes, and organized crime investigations. In Montenegro, Mersudin Čalaković rema

Montenegro judicial oversight dispute

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: HJPC of Bosnia and Herzegovina begins session on judicial reform

Demir Ćosović has filed a criminal complaint against Montenegro’s Supreme State Prosecutor, Milorad Marković, alleging “potential abuse of office or professional negligence.” The complaint concerns the investigation in

Montenegro money laundering investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Banjaluka police arrest Rajko Pavić for extortion

In Montenegro, the Special State Prosecutor's Office ordered the detention of Vladislav Paja Jabučanin for up to 30 days due to flight risk. Jabučanin is suspected of forming a criminal organization and engaging in money

Montenegrin civic oversight and audit disputes

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Josipa Pleslić sentenced to prison in Croatian corruption affair

The Center for Civic Education (CGO) in Montenegro has intensified its calls for financial oversight and accountability. The organization recently submitted eight audit initiatives to the State Audit Institution (DRI), t

Montenegrin judicial disputes over official indictments

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Montenegro and Croatia face major legal developments in corruption cases

Montenegrin prosecutors are challenging judicial decisions regarding indictments for abuse of office and organized crime. The Special State Prosecution (SDT) announced plans to appeal a High Court in Podgorica ruling tha

Budva municipality corruption investigation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Budva Municipality investigation into 7.1 million euro building purchase

The Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) has initiated an investigation into the Municipality of Budva concerning the 7.1 million euro purchase of a dilapidated building previously owned by Jugoslovensko rječno brodar