Lawyer: Investigating police chief's wealth could solve many crimes

Investigating the source of the wealth of Veselin Milić, the head of the Belgrade Police Department, could unlock solutions to many unresolved criminal cases, according to lawyer Jovan Rajić. Rajić stated that during Milić's leadership of the Belgrade police, significant cases such as the illegal demolition in Savamala, the murders of lawyers Miša Ognjanović and Vladimir Zrelec, the killing of singer Jelena Marjanović, and the suspicious death of Vladimir Cvijan occurred.

Rajić highlighted that during this period, no cases of systemic corruption were prosecuted, and illegal construction in Belgrade went unchecked. He questioned how Milić, with a salary of approximately 275,000 dinars, could afford enormous apartments in Dedinje and other assets that have reportedly come to light since his arrest. The lawyer suggested that a serious investigation into the origin of Milić's assets could reveal the source of funds for properties worth millions of euros.

The lawyer expressed skepticism about the current prosecution's ability to conduct a thorough investigation into Milić's assets, citing contradictory information received daily regarding another ongoing investigation. He believes such an inquiry into Milić's wealth would be brief and precise, requiring only the summation of financial data, salary information, and inheritance details to determine how he and his family could afford properties valued at over a million euros each.

Rajić further commented that Milić's position as an advisor to President Aleksandar Vučić for combating crime and corruption provided him with a sense of impunity. He asserted that officials from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) often feel exempt from the scrutiny of investigative bodies. Rajić concluded that Milić, who reportedly knows too much and remains a powerful figure even in detention, should not be "let go" by the authorities.