Senaid Begić Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina representative Senaid Begić was sentenced to four years of prison because of illegal hiring and financial misuse at the time when he was the head of Zenica-Doboj Canton’s Health Care Fund. The Center for Investigative Reporting in Sarajevo broke that story.
Protected Areas Without Protection
Uncontrolled commercial exploitation, private interests and the lack of government preservation efforts have endangered natural heritage sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
New Ruling in CIN’s Favor
The Center for Investigative Reporting in Sarajevo won a twelfth case against public bodies that refuse to hand over records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Authorities Gloss Over Legality of Viewpoint Restaurant
The City of Sarajevo is building a business and hospitality center in the forest reserve on Mt. Trebević, even though the building is located in a protected area where such construction is forbidden.
Sarajevo Businessman’s Spa Disconnected from Water Supply
Sarajevo Water Supply and Sewerage Company disconnected water to the complex Hotel Ilidža and medical institution Spa Terme because of illegal use and unpaid bills.
Brčko Lawmaker Arrested on Corruption Charges Involving Misuse of Grants
Ćazim Dačaj, lawmaker in Brčko District Assembly is suspected of doling out grants to citizens associations in exchange for half of the money.
Land Clearing at the Gates to the Bjelašnica Olympic Center
Trnovo municipality arranged for the illegal cutting of 3.5 hectares of forest where it planned to build sport courts, apartment complexes and a hotel. Most of the wood the municipality sold or gave away to private firms. Reporters could not track down what happened with the remainder.
Court Fees Diverted to Purchase Flats for Judges
For the past 20 years, three former judges of the Municipal Court in Lukavac have occupied apartments illegally paid with taxpayer contributions. No one has been punished because the statute of limitations expired in the case.
Abdić Under Investigation Because of Grant Misuse
Una-Sana Canton Prosecutor’s Office is investigating grant misuse worth millions which the mayor of Velika Kladuša municipality, Fikret Abdić, funneled to an NGO and a firm run by his advisers. CIN reported on the matter two years ago. Abdić is currently in jail.