# Montenegro institutional integrity and police disputes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegro-institutional-integrity-and-police-disputes
> Updated: 2026-10-02T07:42:14.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

In Montenegro, political figures and legal bodies have raised concerns regarding the integrity and conduct of state institutions. Nebojša Medojević, leader of the Movement for Changes, alleged the existence of a ‘deep state’ within the police force, claiming a parallel structure serves interests from previous administrations. Medojević specifically cited a leak of crime scene photographs involving the son of a former Supreme Court president as evidence of systemic corruption.

Subsequent legal developments have highlighted various disputes involving the police and other officials. The Nikšić Basic State Prosecutor's Office investigated citizens who filmed Police Administration Director Lazar Šćepanović’s official vehicle; while no official crimes were found, the act was deemed unauthorized photography. This investigation drew criticism from the Human Rights Action (HRA), which described the police response as ‘disproportionate harassment’ and a violation of freedom of expression.

Recent legal proceedings have further complicated the landscape of institutional accountability. Former Chief Special Prosecutor Milivoje Katnić is currently on trial regarding allegations of aiding the Kavač criminal organization. Additionally, Montenegrin courts have moved against other individuals, including imposing supervision measures on Julija Kušnarova for suspected medical malpractice and Dražen Lakićević for illegal trade, alongside a criminal report against a former public bailiff for alleged fraud involving falsified documents.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Balkan region sees surge in criminal trials and legal disputes

Multiple legal proceedings are underway in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia, involving corruption trials, investigations into war criminal glorification, and police misconduct cases.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-administration-clarifies-unauthorized-photography-case-of-lazar-epanovi

### 2026-09-05: Nebojša Medojević alleges systemic corruption within Montenegro's police

Nebojša Medojević alleges that a parallel structure within Montenegro's police force is leaking crime scene evidence to benefit fugitives and former political actors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neboja-medojevi-alleges-systemic-corruption-within-montenegros-police

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