# Balkan criminal clans and political corruption allegations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-criminal-clans-and-political-corruption-allegations > Updated: 2026-10-18T23:34:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Leaked communications from the Sky ECC encrypted application have surfaced, alleging deep connections between organized crime clans and government officials in the Balkans. In Serbia, intercepted messages from 2020 suggest links between the Darko Šarić drug trafficking clan and high-ranking officials. Investigative reports indicate that individuals using aliases allegedly discussed judicial interference and the possibility of using presidential pardons to correct unfavorable court decisions. Some communications also contain unverified claims regarding the financing of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). In Montenegro, whistleblower Miloš Medenica released Sky ECC data and photographs alleging that the Škaljari criminal clan influenced the Montenegrin government in 2020. The allegations suggest the clan financed the Prava Crna Gora political party and communicated with leadership regarding security sector personnel and legal implementations involving the Special State Prosecutor's Office. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Montenegrin whistleblower alleges political links to Škaljari clan Whistleblower Miloš Medenica released leaked communications alleging that the Škaljari criminal clan funded and influenced Montenegrin political leaders and security sector decisions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegrin-whistleblower-alleges-political-links-to-kaljari-clan ### 2026-10-15: Sky ECC messages suggest links between Šarić clan and Serbian officials Intercepted Sky ECC messages allegedly reveal discussions between drug trafficker Darko Šarić’s clan and Serbian officials regarding judicial interference and presidential pardons. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sky-ecc-messages-suggest-links-between-ari-clan-and-serbian-officials --- Cite as: Balkan criminal clans and political corruption allegations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-criminal-clans-and-political-corruption-allegations