Živko Budimir Trial Begins
Before the Municipal Court in Sarajevo began a trial of a former president of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Živko Budimir and his co-defendants on charges of abuse of office, illegal interceding and soliciting and giving bribes.
Kemal Čaušević Paid the Judgment on the Day of Seizure
Čaušević paid up 5,800 KM in order to keep officials from seizing his assets to cover the debt.
CIN Wins Srđan Aleksić Award
One of three journalism awards given for professional and continuous reporting about marginalized and vulnerable groups in Bosnian society and for the development of socially responsible journalism went this year to the Center for Investigative Reporting in Sarajevo.
Ten Years of Prison for Financial Crimes
A businessman from Laktaši pleaded guilty to a series of white collar crimes.
Azerbaijan: Khadija Ismayilova Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
Khadija Ismayilova, known for her investigative reporting on corruption in Azerbaijan, was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison today by Azerbaijani authorities.
Money for Health Care in Hands of Fraudsters
Esed Radeljaš was head of the agency that allocates money for health care in Sarajevo Canton even though he’d been convicted of fraud and forgery.
Prlić, Bakula and Kulenović Pleaded not Guilty
Defendants Stipe Prlić, Zoran Bakula and Neven Kulenović pleaded not guilty before the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Čović’s Rich Father-in-law
Dragan and Bernadica Čović have received most of the property the couple owns either as gifts or as purchases they made before 2003. After police started investigating Čović, his wife started buying property in family’s name — and receiving gifts.
Officeholders and Legislators Collaborate with Criminals
Some civil servants, officeholders and legislators collaborate with criminals according to 2014 Report on the State of Security in BiH.