# Investigations into provincial administration in Novi Sad

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigations-into-provincial-administration-in-novi-sad
> Updated: 2026-11-07T13:56:23.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Novi Sad have initiated investigations into the operations of provincial institutions. On November 5, police and forensic teams raided the Provincial Pension and Disability Insurance Fund (PIO). The raid followed allegations that the facility was used as a political call center for the SNS party and that employees were allegedly required to perform political work. This action also followed labor union demands for the dismissal of director Milan Šućak, who was accused of political activism and discriminatory treatment of staff.

On November 9, investigations expanded to the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina regarding the potential destruction of official documentation. This inquiry was prompted by reports and footage showing bags being disposed of in containers near provincial institutions. While initial media reports suggested cleaning staff were arrested, the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad clarified that 22 workers were questioned as citizens to assist in the investigation. The Administration for Common Affairs of Provincial Bodies also reported that these workers had experienced harassment and unauthorized filming while performing their duties.

## Claims

- More than 90 people have been arrested in Serbia in the last two weeks. (reported by 5 sources)
- Interpol conducted the “Communis Maris” operation from October 5 to 8. (reported by 4 sources)
- More than 260 people were arrested during the operation. (reported by 4 sources)
- The operation launched 434 new investigations. (reported by 4 sources)
- The operation uncovered 41 criminal networks. (reported by 3 sources)
- 221 people were arrested for migrant smuggling. (reported by 3 sources)
- A boat with 70 people, including 30 minors, was intercepted near the coast of Morocco. (reported by 3 sources)
- Marko Kričak, head of the Criminal Police Administration, has been arrested. (reported by 3 sources)
- Davor Macura, owner of Alta Bank, is suspected of removing approximately 380 million euros from the bank's vault. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Studentska Lista - Studenti Pobeđuju won the parliamentary elections held on October 25. (reported by 3 sources)
- Marko Gašić, President of Inđija Municipality, was arrested along with associates. (reported by 3 sources)
- A wooden boat with 80 passengers from Senegal was intercepted off the coast of Mauritania. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Serbia: Over 90 arrests follow parliamentary elections

More than 90 people, including high-ranking police officials, bankers, and local authorities, have been arrested in Serbia following the October 25 parliamentary elections.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vojvodina-assembly-staff-questioned-over-suspected-document-destruction

### 2026-11-05: Police raid Provincial PIO Fund in Novi Sad

Police raided the Provincial PIO Fund in Novi Sad, allegedly seizing documents and computers amid suspicions of illegal political activity and the use of the facility as a party call center.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-raid-provincial-pio-fund-in-novi-sad

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