Businessman Žilo On Trial For Fraud During The Pandemic
Sead Žilo from Zenica is accused of defrauding Emir Begović from Gračanica to whom he promised to sell surgical face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Begović made a down payment but never received the masks, as CIN previously reported.
Teacher Convicted Of Sexual Harassment Fired After CIN’s Reporting
Teacher Velibor Vujić, who after being convicted of sexually harassing a minor student worked at the Vuk Karadžić High School Center in Lopare, was dismissed after CIN’s reports.
Severely ill children in FBiH without the necessary medicine
As a result of an irresponsible attitude of authorities, children suffering from cystic fibrosis in FBiH do not have a medicine that can improve their quality of life and prolong it.
“Grey Cash Register” in Jahorina
Aparthotel Vučko in Jahorina has been keeping a “parallel ledger” to hide the real income from apartment rentals and restaurant operations, thus avoiding paying tax and tourist tax for guests.
“Vučko” Made Off With Millions From State Land
Falsified documents, deceived partners, and millions in debt – these all were the controversies that for decades followed the construction and operations of the Vučko Hotel complex in Jahorina managed by father and son Prović. The municipal authorities made it possible for them to misappropriate state land, while the Entity authorities gave them millions in loans, which are now being repaid by Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the same time, the Prović family hid millions in profit.
U.S. Visa Trader Ajša Ramić Arrested
Ajša Ramić from Visoko and Naida Mehanović from Sarajevo were arrested in the police operation “Tin” on suspicion of being involved in human trafficking. CIN wrote about Ramić and her partner from the USA taking passports and money from BiH citizens to allegedly procure them U.S. Visas – while they had no cooperation with the U.S. Embassy, and in return, they provided them with falsified documents.
Towards Legislative Amendments: Less Freedom of Speech And Freedom Of Expression
The conference titled “Freedom of Speech, Expression, and Media under siege” took place in Sarajevo, and brought together reps of the international community, authorities, and civil society, as well as journalists and lawyers to discuss the right to free expression and the protection of journalists.
Kemal Čaušević Acquitted Of Money Laundering But Will Lose BAM 1.72 Million In Proceeds of Crime To Be Confiscated From Him
While acquitted of charges of money laundering, the first instance conviction against Kemal Čaušević, the former director of the Indirect Taxation Authority (ITA) for receiving a gift was upheld, for which he was sentenced to five and a half years in prison. The proceeds of BAM 1.7 million shall be confiscated from Čaušević.
The Former Sarajevo Mayor Abdulah Skaka Arrested
Abdulah Skaka, former mayor of Sarajevo and ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar, was arrested on charges of abuse of position during recruitment and other criminal offenses.