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North Macedonia bribery investigation

Overview

The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office for Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruption in Skopje launched an investigation into an individual accused of bribery. The suspect allegedly bribed a Ministry of Economy official to obtain a hospitality license for a nightclub without a formal application and despite failing to meet legal requirements.

The prosecutor has requested detention from the Skopje Basic Criminal Court, citing a flight risk and the suspect’s involvement in other criminal proceedings regarding public security. The official accused of accepting the bribe has already been charged and faces judicial proceedings.

Entities

Kumanovo · Skopje Basic Criminal Court · Ministry of Economy · Bitola Higher Prosecutor's Office · Basic Public Prosecutor's Office for Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruptu

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
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    A prosecutor from the Bitola Higher Prosecutor's Office was detained after returning a businessman's passport. Separately, life sentences are sought for a suspect in four Kumanovo murders.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Skopje prosecutor seeks detention in bribery investigation

    An individual faces investigation and a request for detention in Skopje for allegedly bribing a Ministry of Economy official to obtain an illegal hospitality license.

Sources

denesmagazin.mk · jorm.gov.mk · vesnik.com · vocentar.com · vreme.mk