# Montenegro money laundering investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegro-money-laundering-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-23T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Montenegro, the Special State Prosecutor's Office ordered the detention of Vladislav Paja Jabučanin for up to 30 days due to flight risk. Jabučanin is suspected of forming a criminal organization and engaging in money laundering.

Investigators allege that Jabučanin and Davor Perović acted as formal owners of real estate in Tivat and Kotor to hide the true ownership of properties built with drug proceeds linked to Radoje Zvicer, the alleged leader of the Kavač clan. Authorities seized significant assets during searches in Cetinje, including 34 paintings by famous artists, 14 valuable vehicles, and various luxury items. Millions in real estate, including the Konak restaurant and several houses, have also been seized pending financial investigations to determine if they are proceeds of crime.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Banjaluka police arrest Rajko Pavić for extortion

Rajko Pavić was arrested in Banjaluka for allegedly extorting a vehicle and additional cash from a citizen over a disputed 4,500 euro debt.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banjaluka-police-arrest-rajko-pavi-for-extortion

### 2026-09-02: Vladislav Paja Jabučanin detained in Montenegro over money laundering

Vladislav Paja Jabučanin has been detained in Montenegro on suspicion of money laundering and forming a criminal organization linked to the Kavač clan. Authorities have seized millions in assets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vladislav-paja-jabuanin-detained-in-montenegro-over-money-laundering

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