Politicians’ Assets: MP Zoran Kokanović Holds Degree from Defunct University
In just under 50 years of life, MP Zoran Kokanović has acquired assets worth millions, established gambling and betting companies, secured rights to exploit river materials, obtained a degree from a university that no longer exists, and received a conviction for domestic violence.
MP Sanja Vulić’s Wealth Rises While Her Degree Remains a Mystery
State MP Sanja Vulić states in her biography that she trained as a primary school teacher, though she chose to pursue a career in politics instead. Her substantial income has allowed her to purchase two flats in less than a decade. She avoids discussing her educational qualifications.
Former Mayor of Velika Kladuša, Fikret Abdić, Convicted
The Cantonal Court in Bihać has handed down a non-final conviction to Fikret Abdić for abuse of office, sentencing him to three and a half years in prison and ordering him to pay nearly half a million BAM in damages to the municipality he once governed.
Milorad Dodik Grants Pardon to the Nephew of Sredoje Nović
Milorad Dodik has used his position as President of Republika Srpska to reduce the prison sentence of Svjetlan Nović, the nephew of his party colleague, who was convicted of domestic violence.
Court Rules Following Story on State Secret About Disabled Veterans
The Cantonal Court in Bihać has issued a final ruling stating that CIN caused damage to the reputation of Ibrahim Hasanagić, a wartime disabled veteran from Bihać, by publishing the article “State Secret About Disabled Veterans” in late January 2022.
A year later: The authorities still don’t know where Sara is
The District Public Prosecutor’s Office in Banja Luka has questioned 40 witnesses over the past year, ordered the analysis of autopsy samples, and reviewed approximately a thousand pages of documents. The question of Sara’s whereabouts, however, remains unanswered.
The Assets of the Krajina Tiger – From Trucks to Millions
Federation MP representative Hamdija Abdić, known as Tigar, owns property worth millions in Krajina but has failed to declare all of it, despite being legally required to do so. He told CIN that he simply “forgot” he even had that property.
Undeclared Holiday Home of the Prime Minister’s Son, Marko Višković
Marko Višković, a councillor in the Municipal Assembly of Milići and the son of Republika Srpska Prime Minister Radovan Višković, owns a holiday home in Han-Pijesak, along with ten nearby land plots with access roads. The newly constructed property, as well as his share in the ownership of the company Altro in Banja Luka, was not declared in his asset declaration.
Digitalisation for Transparent Public Procurement
Digitalising procurement processes can enhance transparency and mitigate corruption risks. However, implementation is costly and requires specialised expertise, making strong system-wide support essential.
