# Legal developments in Serbian presidential pardon dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-serbian-presidential-pardons > Updated: 2026-10-20T14:28:13.000Z. Sources: 72. Developments: 5. Legal and professional groups in Serbia continue to challenge the transparency of presidential pardons issued by former President Aleksandar Vučić. The Belgrade Bar Association (AKB), led by President Vladimir Prijović, has reported receiving information suggesting the pardoned list includes individuals accused in high-profile cases, such as the ‘Generalštab’ investigation and the canopy collapse that caused 16 deaths. Specific names mentioned in connection to these speculations include Goran Vesić, Anita Dimovska, and Jelena Tanasković. Prijović has criticized the current administration for a lack of accountability, noting a contradiction where the Ministry of Justice claims to have no knowledge of the pardons, despite legal requirements stating the Minister of Justice must initiate the process. This follows previous efforts by the AKB to request disclosure from acting President Ana Brnabić and Minister of Justice Nenad Vujić. In a significant legal development, the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) in Belgrade has dismissed a criminal complaint filed by Milivojević against Vučić. The complaint alleged that Vučić abused his official position by issuing pardons to 49 individuals—including 12 members of the Novi Sad group led by Milo Pajic—just prior to his resignation. The prosecution concluded that Vučić did not commit a criminal offense, asserting his decisions were made in accordance with existing laws. ## Claims - The Belgrade Bar Association (AKB) requested that acting President Ana Brnabić and Minister of Justice Nenad Vujić immediately inform the public about the individuals pardoned by Aleksandar Vučić and' (corroborated by 2 sources) - Aleksandar Vučić announced the pardoning of 49 individuals before stepping down from the presidency. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The AKB questioned the motives for issuing pardons one day before the president's resignation, ahead of parliamentary elections. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The High Court stated it has not yet received notification regarding the pardon of Minister Nikola Selaković or those involved in the 'Generalštab' case. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Serbia prosecutor dismisses criminal complaint against Aleksandar Vučić The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade dismissed a criminal complaint against former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, ruling his pardon decisions were lawful. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-prosecutor-dismisses-criminal-complaint-against-aleksandar-vui ### 2026-10-16: Nenad Milanović offers $50,000 for names of pardoned individuals IT entrepreneur Nenad Milanović is offering a $50,000 reward to identify 26 individuals pardoned by former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić whose names remain unreleased. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nenad-milanovi-offers-50000-for-names-of-pardoned-individuals ### 2026-10-16: Serbia presidential pardons spark transparency concerns Speculation surrounds 49 individuals pardoned by Aleksandar Vučić in Serbia, with claims that the list includes those accused in major criminal investigations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-presidential-pardons-spark-transparency-concerns ### 2026-10-12: Belgrade Bar Association demands transparency on Vučić pardons The Belgrade Bar Association is demanding transparency from Serbian officials regarding the identities and crimes of individuals pardoned by Aleksandar Vučić just before his resignation. 67 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-awards-95-million-dinars-in-energy-efficiency-subsidies-in-vraar ### 2026-10-01: Serbia: Group condemns presidential pardons for violating legal procedures The group ‘Odbrana struke’ has accused former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić of issuing pardons that bypass legal procedures and undermine judicial independence and the rights of victims. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-group-condemns-presidential-pardons-for-violating-legal-procedures --- Cite as: Legal developments in Serbian presidential pardon dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-serbian-presidential-pardons