Poor Results and Faith in Anti-Corruption Efforts
If only lower echelons of government are punished for corruption, then the rule of law represents repression and a political witch-hunt according to a coalition of civil society organizations from Southeast Europe.
Amir Zukić Arrested
SDA’s Secretary General is suspected of collusion and trading in influence.
Kemal Čaušević Charged With Bribe Taking
Prosecutors allege that a former customs director amassed 1.72 million KM in illegal gains he legalized by investing into real properties in and around Sarajevo.
Accepted Resignations of Chairman and Member of Independent Police Oversight Board
MPs accepted the resignations of Žiko Krunić and Miroslav Škorić, respectively a chairman and a member of Independent Police Oversight Board. The two handed in their resignations after the state-level Commission on Conflict of Interest established that both of them held senior managerial positions in public corporations whilst serving on the Board.
Radeljaš and Hadžić Pleaded Not Guilty
Three other co-defendants and former officials of Novi Grad municipality also pleaded not guilty. The prosecutors charged them with abuse of office because they had helped Radeljaš receive government land without a public call.
Indictment Filed Against Hadžić and Radeljaš
Radeljaš is charged with money laundering and giving bribes, while Hadžić is charged with abuse of office thus allowing for the illegal payment of a million KM worth of compensation to Radeljaš.
The Owner of Kaldera Sentenced for Tax Evasion
Milenko Čičić pleaded guilty to tax evasion and was sentenced by the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to a year in prison and was fined 100,000 KM.
Public Procurement for a Councillor
Former councillor Savo Lalović’s firm Marvel received at least 5.4 million KM worth of public works contracts. After signing contracts, additional works were approved increasing the initial price.
Chairman of Independent Police Oversight Board Resigned
Žiko Krunić resigned after it was established that he violated the BiH Law on Conflict of Interest.