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Montenegro asset seizure legislative debate

Overview

The Parliament of Montenegro scheduled extraordinary sessions for late August 2026 to address various legislative items, most notably a proposed law regarding the seizure of assets acquired through criminal activity to combat organized crime.

Following the scheduling of these sessions, details of the draft law emerged, sparking debate over the seizure of property without a final criminal conviction. The proposal specifies that assets may be confiscated without a final verdict in cases involving criminal organizations, assets exceeding 50,000 euros, or when an indictment has been confirmed.

Legal experts have raised concerns regarding the asymmetry of the law, noting that while a confirmed indictment can trigger seizure, a final acquittal or dismissal of charges does not automatically overturn the decision. There are also concerns regarding the potential impact on innocent third parties, such as shareholders and property owners, who may be affected by state measures.

Entities

Andrija Mandić · Parliament of Montenegro · Government of Montenegro

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Montenegro draft law proposes asset seizure without final conviction

    A new draft law proposes the permanent seizure of criminal assets even without a final conviction, raising legal concerns regarding property rights and the impact on innocent third parties.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Montenegro Parliament schedules two extraordinary sessions for August 24

    The Parliament of Montenegro has scheduled two extraordinary sessions for August 24 to debate various laws, including a key proposal on seizing assets acquired through criminal activity.

Sources

cetinjskilist.com · etv.me · moja-dolenjska.si · n1info.si · otvoreno.me · vijesti.me