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Artan Grubi and seven others charged in State Lottery case

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The investigation into former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi has progressed to formal charges. On August 13, 2026, the Skopje Basic Public Prosecutor's Office filed charges against eight individuals, including Grubi, former State Lottery Director Perparim Bajrami, and former Government Secretary Metodija Dimovski, for abuse of position and official authorization. Prosecutors allege that between 2023 and 2024, the group bypassed legal restrictions to independently organize electronic games on video lottery terminals and procure equipment. The prosecution claims the State Lottery lacked the authority to organize these games, as that right had been transferred as a non-monetary contribution in 2013 to a joint venture with Casinos Austria, granting the State Lottery a 51% stake in that specific entity. Austria. The alleged actions resulted in estimated damages of approximately 507.6 million denars (roughly 8.2 million euros). In response to Political reactions have intensified following the indictment, indictment. While the BDI party has expressed concern that characterized the charges may be as “politically motivated” and has called for international oversight and transparency. The oversight, the Levica party argued that collective decisions should not be used as tools for “selective political prosecution.” The prosecution has requested criticized the continued house arrest ruling VMRO-DPMNE, labeling the proceedings a “reshel” (disgrace). Levica specifically questioned a reduction in the legal qualification of Artan Grubi and the revocation crime, noting that while initial investigations in December 2024 suggested misappropriation carrying a sentence of his travel documents. four to twenty years, the current indictment carries a maximum penalty of only five years. Grubi remains in custody until October 13. The trial is scheduled to begin on August 24.

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  1. 2026-08-15 15:57 UTC Artan Grubi and seven others charged in State Lottery case
  2. 2026-08-14 11:57 UTC Artan Grubi and seven others charged in State Lottery case
  3. 2026-08-13 16:04 UTC Artan Grubi and seven others charged in State Lottery case
  4. 2026-08-13 14:01 UTC Artan Grubi and seven others charged in State Lottery case
  5. 2026-08-11 20:29 UTC Artan Grubi State Lottery corruption investigation

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