# Legal proceedings involving former Niš mayor

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> Updated: 2026-09-02T08:04:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Legal proceedings involving former Niš mayor Dragana Sotirovski have unfolded across different allegations. In one instance, the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Niš declined to pursue criminal charges regarding a statement made by the mayor during protests, in which she referred to citizens as ‘Ustaše’. The Democratic Party, which had filed the complaint, criticized the decision, suggesting the judiciary is in a state of ‘censorship or self-censorship’.

Separately, Sotirovski faces a corruption trial involving allegations of prolonged abuse of official position. The prosecution claims she caused damages to the city budget exceeding 250 million dinars and obtained 112 million dinars in illegal property benefits by hiring specific companies for construction at inflated prices. The trial has faced delays due to the defendant's health, and Sotirovski remains under house arrest.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Niš former mayor Dragana Sotirovski faces corruption trial

The corruption trial of former Niš Mayor Dragana Sotirovski has been delayed due to health reasons. She faces charges of abusing her office to cause millions in city budget damages.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ni-former-mayor-dragana-sotirovski-faces-corruption-trial

### 2026-08-24: Niš Prosecutor's Office declines criminal charges against mayor

The Niš Higher Public Prosecutor's Office declined to pursue criminal charges against the mayor for calling protesters ‘Ustaše’ during an event last year, citing a lack of evidence of a criminal offense.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ni-prosecutors-office-declines-criminal-charges-against-mayor

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