Former official arrested again in probe involving footballer Dario Šimić over 'fictitious camps'

Neda Livljanić, a former official from the Šibenik-Knin County administration, has been arrested again as part of a new investigation by the Croatian Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Office (USKOK). The investigation also involves former Croatian national football player Dario Šimić.

Investigators suspect that Šimić, through Livljanić, illegally obtained necessary permits for a camp located in Tisno. Livljanić is not a new figure in corruption investigations. She was previously implicated in a USKOK probe concerning the issuance of permits for camps in the Šibenik area, a case that led to her arrest and detention.

Večernji list previously reported that Livljanić faced charges alongside businessman Zoran Pripuz and others in connection with the "fictitious camps" affair on the island of Murter. USKOK accused her of abusing her position and authority by issuing permits for campsites that allegedly did not meet legal requirements, and in some cases, did not even exist on the ground.

According to the indictment, in Pripuz's project case, Livljanić allegedly prepared an inspection report despite the inspection never taking place. The report falsely stated the camp met all conditions, even though the facility lacked an occupancy permit, failed to meet minimum technical standards, and part of the land was outside the designated construction zone. USKOK also claimed Livljanić listed a colleague as a participant in the inspection who later testified she was never at the location, while Livljanić herself was reportedly on sick leave at the time.

Based on this alleged false report, Pripuz was granted permission to operate the camp on October 18, 2022. This permit was later annulled by the same administrative body after intervention from the Ministry of Tourism. Livljanić is also accused of issuing a similar questionable permit to businessman Dario Filip for another camp that allegedly did not meet legal standards, again based on a falsified inspection report.