CIN Reporter Azhar Kalamujić Wins EU Investigative Journalism Award
A story by CIN reporter Azhar Kalamujić about the misuse of public assets in Sarajevo’s Stari Grad Municipality, money laundering, and the personal enrichment of former mayor Ibrahim Hadžibajrić and his family members has won third place in the EU Investigative Journalism Award in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ibrahim Hadžibajrić’s Apartment in Croatia Temporarily Seized
The apartment in Krvavica near Makarska has been temporarily placed under the care of the FBiH Seized Property Management Agency.
Zoran Čegar Accused of Document Forgery
The Sarajevo Canton Prosecutor’s Office has charged suspended police official Zoran Čegar with document forgery, alleging he used the forged document to register himself as the owner of property on the Nišići Plateau near Sarajevo.
Official Vehicles for Private Adventures
Managers of the State Police Support Agency used official vehicles for private trips to their hometowns in Bužim and Tomislavgrad, even though they were not entitled to do so. Some of these trips were justified with travel orders containing inaccurate information. The positions of director and deputy director were also used for official travel across Europe, Asia, and North and South America.
Ibro Berilo Hid 312,000 BAM in Assets
Although he had previously given the impression of a transparent politician, the mayor of Trnovo failed to declare a 212,000 BAM apartment on Bjelašnica Mountain and his wife’s 100,000 BAM investment in a fund.
Mayor Berilo Suspected of Receiving Bribes and Illegal Construction on Bjelašnica
The Mayor of the Municipality of Trnovo, Ibro Berilo, is suspected of illegal construction in the Bjelašnica area, favoring private construction companies, and receiving gifts. The Sarajevo Canton Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation after CIN uncovered illegal logging and improper issuance of permits for apartment construction on the Olympic mountain.
Court Selling Vučko Apartments Due to Debt to IRBRS
The apartments in Jahorina are set to be auctioned to resolve a debt exceeding 12 million marks owed to the Republika Srpska Investment and Development Bank. The debt stems from a loan the B&B Vučko secured using falsified documents.
Dirty Money of Kemal Čaušević Unavailable to the State
Kemal Čaušević, former director of the ITA BiH, convicted of receiving bribes, failed to return the illegally acquired 1.72 million BAM to the state within the stipulated deadline. As a result, forced collection proceedings have been initiated, which may involve the sale of his properties. However, the process could be complicated by lawsuits from his family members, who claim a portion of his frozen assets.
Lejla Fazlagić Coming to Sarajevo for a Trial
The warrant against the former judge from Sarajevo has been withdrawn, so her return from Croatia and appearance before the Sarajevo court is expected.