# North Macedonia FFM embezzlement investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-ffm-embezzlement-investigation > Updated: 2026-08-13T13:08:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Legal proceedings are ongoing in North Macedonia involving former presidents of the Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM) regarding allegations of embezzlement. The charges involve the alleged misappropriation of UEFA funds intended for a stadium project in Ohrid. Recent developments clarify that the investigation, conducted by the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption in coordination with the Financial Police and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, involves the suspected embezzlement of over 180 million denars (approximately 2.4 million euros) within the FFM. The investigation included raids on multiple locations in Skopje. Several defendants have been released from pre-trial detention following the provision of various guarantees. Ilčo Gjorgjioski was released after the court accepted a property guarantee valued at approximately 508,000 euros; his precautionary measures include requirements to appear in court and the revocation of his driver's license. Muhamed Sejdini had previously provided a 1,000,000 euro guarantee and had his passport removed. Tomislav Mladenovski and Gjoko Çubrinovski were also released from detention. Mladenovski provided a guarantee of 206,000 euros, while Çubrinovski provided a guarantee of 1,600,000 euros. The judicial process continues for all defendants. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Ilčo Gjorgjioski released from detention in FFM corruption case Former FFM President Ilčo Gjorgjioski has been released from detention in Skopje after providing a 508,000 euro guarantee amid a corruption and embezzlement investigation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilo-gjorgjioski-released-from-detention-with-500000-euro-guarantee ### 2026-07-24: Former Macedonian Football Federation chief Muamed Sejdin released on €1.15 million bail Macedonia’s ex‑football federation chief Muamed Sejdin was released from detention after a court accepted a €1.15 million bail, ending a pre‑trial custody tied to embezzlement charges over UEFA funds. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-macedonian-football-federation-chief-muamed-sejdin-released-on-115-million-bail --- Cite as: North Macedonia FFM embezzlement investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-ffm-embezzlement-investigation