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.
A Year in Prison for Damage Worth Millions
Work supervisor for Bosnalijek’s apartment complex Izet Arslanagić was sentenced after pleading guilty.
Bosnalijek Story Awarded in Moldova
A story which a reporter from the Center for Investigative Reporting in Sarajevo collaborated on has won an award in Moldova.
President and Member of the Independent Board in a Conflict of Interest
Žiko Krunić should not have served as both the president of the Independent Police Oversight Board and the director of Ugljevik Mine and Power Plant as announced by the Commission on Conflict of Interest.