# Legal and criminal developments in the Balkans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-criminal-developments-in-the-balkans > Updated: 2026-10-23T19:20:59.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 2. Legal proceedings and criminal investigations continue across several Balkan nations. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, judicial actions include the sentencing of a former APIF director for abuse of office and the transfer of corruption cases involving Slobodan Vukoje to the Special Department for Combating Corruption (POSKOK). In Serbia, the Ministry of Justice addressed forged documents concerning the ‘Nadstrešnica’ case following a presidential pardon of 49 individuals. In Croatia, authorities have investigated the illegal disposal of hazardous asbestos and construction waste, as well as the arrest of a Torcida supporter group official for allegedly threatening journalists and a political analyst. Recent reports from Croatia highlight a series of serious traffic incidents. In Šibenik-Knin County, a 45-year-old driver was detained following a fatal accident in Rakovo Selo where a child was struck and killed after the driver failed to adjust speed to road conditions. In Brod-Posavina County, police intervened in three separate incidents involving alcohol and negligence, including a driver who fell into a canal after falling asleep at the wheel with nearly 2.0 per mille of alcohol in his system. In Montenegro, legal and political developments persist. Goran Marinović, the former director of Montefarma, stated that a court overturned his dismissal after the Ministry of Health failed to prove allegations of a conflict of interest. Prosecutors continue presenting evidence in proceedings involving former police official Zoran Lazović regarding alleged cooperation with criminal organizations. Additionally, Montenegro reported 46 weekend traffic accidents resulting in one fatality, leading to the arrest of 46 drivers for offenses including driving under the influence or refusing testing. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Croatia and Montenegro report multiple traffic accidents and legal proceedings Multiple fatal and serious traffic accidents were reported in Croatia and Montenegro, involving alcohol, speeding, and negligence, leading to numerous arrests and police investigations. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-investigate-environmental-crimes-and-threats-in-croatia ### 2026-10-21: Criminal investigations and legal proceedings across the Balkans and Europe A series of legal actions and criminal investigations are unfolding across the Balkans and Europe, involving corruption, fraud, and large-scale international drug trafficking. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-nationals-arrested-for-defrauding-elderly-women-in-zagreb --- Cite as: Legal and criminal developments in the Balkans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-criminal-developments-in-the-balkans