# Croatia waste management corruption allegations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-waste-management-corruption-allegations
> Updated: 2026-09-20T16:35:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Concerns regarding the influence of organized crime within Croatia’s waste management sector have resurfaced. Former Minister of Environmental Protection Mirela Holy alleged that powerful interest groups, referred to as ‘waste lords,’ continue to exert control over the system. Holy noted that during her 2012 tenure, she faced threats of physical violence for attempting reforms, and she expressed hesitation to name specific individuals due to a lack of parliamentary immunity and fear of retaliation from wealthy figures.

These systemic issues involve allegations of illegal hazardous waste and suspicious documentation in areas such as Gospić and Benkovac. Expanding on these concerns, Admiral Davor Domazet Lošo suggested that the State Attorney may soon oversee criminal complaints related to hazardous waste that could involve high-level figures, framing the matter within the context of national security and internal aggression.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Alka Vuica and Barbara Udovičić share personal life updates

Alka Vuica celebrates her first grandson, while journalist and psychologist Barbara Udovičić discusses happiness and her new book on the program ‘Nedjeljom u 2’.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davor-domazet-loo-warns-of-security-threats-and-waste-related-legal-actions

### 2026-09-09: Mirela Holy warns of persistent waste management interest groups in Croatia

Former Minister Mirela Holy warns that powerful waste management interest groups continue to exert influence in Croatia, noting that she faces risks due to a lack of parliamentary immunity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirela-holy-warns-of-persistent-waste-management-interest-groups-in-croatia

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