# Criminal investigations in Slovenia, Montenegro, and Croatia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-in-slovenia-montenegro-and-croatia > Updated: 2026-08-19T15:01:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Law enforcement agencies in Slovenia, Montenegro, and Croatia are conducting various investigations into fraud, cybercrime, and violent incidents. In Slovenia, authorities have addressed several cases, including an eight-month investigation in Rače where four juveniles were charged with robbery and vehicle theft after allegedly luring a man into a trap via social media. In the Celje region, police reported a major fraud case where a victim was deceived into transferring approximately €40,000 to Turkish bank accounts by an individual posing as a soldier in Yemen. Other reported incidents in Slovenia include the seizure of a blank-firing pistol and a signal flare gun. In Montenegro, police in Podgorica raided a residence, seizing digital devices and cash while questioning over 50 foreign nationals, primarily from Ukraine, in connection with suspected online fraud and money laundering. Meanwhile, in Croatia, investigations are underway regarding a loan scam in Križevci and a cryptocurrency scam in Krk that targeted an elderly victim. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Slovenian police report fraud and weapon seizures Slovenian police reported multiple incidents, including a €40,000 Messenger fraud in Celje and the seizure of blank-firing and signal weapons following reports of gunfire in the Kočevje region. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenian-police-report-fraud-and-weapon-seizures ### 2026-08-10: Regional police investigate cybercrime, fraud, and juvenile violence Police in Slovenia, Montenegro, and Croatia are investigating various crimes, including a juvenile gang attack in Rače, a large-scale seizure of digital equipment in Podgorica, and multiple online financial scm 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maribor-police-charge-four-minors-in-rae-robbery-and-assault-case --- Cite as: Criminal investigations in Slovenia, Montenegro, and Croatia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-in-slovenia-montenegro-and-croatia