Kosovo police raid the branch of the Treasury of Serbia in Leposavic, millions of dinars and thousands of euros and dollars are seized

2024-09-13 10:00:11Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Kosovo police raid the branch of the Treasury of Serbia in Leposavic, millions
Kosovo Police raid the branch of the Treasury of Serbia in Leposavic

The Kosovo Police yesterday raided several branches of the People's Bank of Serbia, the branch in Kosovo, and the Treasury Directorate in Leposavic.

The police announce that they seized thousands of Serbian dinars, US dollars, Swiss francs and thousands of euros during the raid.

Also, some other devices were seized, which prove the illegal operation of these institutions.

"Regarding the case, on 12.09.2024, police units carried out checks in two locations, under the suspicion that the financial institutions have committed the mentioned acts. During the raid, they were seized; 5,772 313.00-Serbian dinars, 57,626.00-US dollars, 10,835.00-euro, 2,790.00 Swiss francs, two computer lodges and two security camera DVRs. Also, several stamps and various documents were seized that prove the illegal operation of these institutions", the police report states.

On Thursday, the deputy director of the police for the north, Veton Elshani, told the Kosovar media Telegraf, that the operation is part of an ongoing investigation for economic crimes, specifically for money laundering.

"By order of the Court in Mitrovica, the premises of the People's Bank of Serbia, the branch in Kosovo and the Directorate of the Treasury, the Ministry of Finance in Leposavic are being raided. Economic Crimes are investigating a case of money laundering that was related to banks earlier," said Elshani.

Investigations into this case are ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge from the responsible authorities.


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