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Slovenian and Serbian police leadership developments

Overview

In Slovenia, new leadership has been appointed for two major police directorates. Simon Belšak has been named the head of the Murska Sobota Police Directorate, succeeding Borut Kocet. Klemen Trček has been appointed to lead the Kranj Police Directorate, replacing Uroš Čadež.

In Serbia, high-ranking officials Marko Kričak, head of the Criminal Police Directorate, and Boško Sekulović, head of the Crime Suppression Service, were arrested in Belgrade. The arrests were ordered by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office and carried out by the Service for the Fight against Corruption regarding the Senjak case, which involves the May 12, 2026, murder of Aleksandar Nešović at the “27” restaurant.

According to criminal complaints, Kričak and Sekulović allegedly falsified evidence, pressured witnesses, and withheld information to frame former police official Veselin Milić for the crime. The officials also face allegations of physical abuse and brutality against suspects during interrogations. Following the arrests on November 1, 2026, the High Court in Belgrade ordered detention for both suspects for up to 30 days. The Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs has temporarily suspended both officials from work.

Following the suspension of Kričak, Nevenko Marić, the former head of the Novi Sad Police Administration, has been appointed to lead the Criminal Police Administration. Marić’s appointment has faced criticism from legal professionals, including lawyer Goran Stupar, who argued that Marić is unfit to lead the unit. Critics cited Marić’s previous conviction for mobbing an inspector and prior allegations regarding the protection of a criminal during his tenure.

Entities

Marko Kričak · Serbia · Simon Belšak · Criminal Police Administration · Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 48 SOURCES] Marko Kričak, head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), was arrested.
[● 46 SOURCES] Boško Sekulović, head of the Crime Suppression Service (SSK), was arrested.
[● 44 SOURCES] Aleksandar Nešović, known as Baja, was murdered in the 27 restaurant in Senjak on May 12, 2026.
[● 27 SOURCES] The criminal complaint against the officials was filed by lawyers for Veselin Milić.
[● 24 SOURCES] Kričak is suspected of falsifying evidence and pressuring witnesses in the Senjak case.
[● 18 SOURCES] The officials are suspected of physically abusing suspects during interrogations at a police station.
[● 16 SOURCES] Kričak and Sekulović are suspected of illegal conduct in the Senjak case.
[● 10 SOURCES] Saša Vuković is accused of the murder of Aleksandar Nešović.

Timeline

5 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Nevenko Marić to lead Serbian Criminal Police Administration
Nevenko Marić will lead Serbia's Criminal Police Administration after Marko Kričak's arrest, amid controversy regarding Marić's past legal issues and professional conduct.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 150 sources
Serbia arrests police chiefs Marko Kričak and Boško Sekulović
Serbian police chiefs Marko Kričak and Boško Sekulović have been arrested for abuse of office and misconduct related to the Senjak murder investigation.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Simon Belšak and Klemen Trček appointed to lead Slovenian police directorates
Simon Belšak and Klemen Trček have been appointed as the new heads of the Murska Sobota and Kranj police directorates in Slovenia.

Sources

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