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Corruption investigation in North Macedonia

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A driver employed by the Government of North Macedonia’s General Secretariat Secretariat, identified as 49-year-old D. C., was arrested on September 4, 2026, on suspicion of bribery and illegal influence. The individual, identified as 49-year-old D. C., individual allegedly demanded 1,500 euros from a citizen to mediate a firefighter employment position in the City of Skopje. Authorities arrested the suspect while he was handing over 500 euros of marked funds. The operation was conducted through cooperation between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption following a report from a citizen. A judge has ordered 30 days of pretrial detention to prevent flight, witness tampering, or the possibility of repeating the offense. The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office for Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruption is investigating the crime of ‘receiving a reward for unlawful influence’ as part of a stated commitment to an ‘uncompromising fight against corruption,’ with the Government emphasizing that ‘laws apply to everyone.’ Following the arrest, The incident has escalated into a political dispute. While General Secretary Igor Janusev has distanced himself from the incident, stating that claiming the driver's actions were ‘entirely personal’ and noting that personal,’ the individual had previously worked opposition party, SDSM, is calling for other officials. a broader investigation into Janusev. The opposition has questioned whether the driver acted as an intermediary for the General Secretary. Janusev has denied any involvement, characterizing the allegations as a ‘political construction.’

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