Lawyer Zdenko Tomanović's Office Burglarized; Office Claims Political Motive

The office of lawyer Zdenko Tomanović reported that unknown individuals wearing hoods broke into his premises late Saturday evening. According to a statement released to N1, the intruders were in the office for about ten seconds before fleeing after sustaining minor injuries while exiting the premises. The statement suggests the break-in was specifically aimed at computer equipment and data storage devices, but the operation was unsuccessful, and all business documentation remains secure.

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Due to the high security measures of the office premises, they fled after about ten seconds, and then left the courtyard with self-inflicted injuries.

The lawyer's office stated that the police responded quickly to secure the scene and conducted an investigation. The office has provided extensive evidence, including comprehensive video footage of the event, to the authorities. They characterized the intrusion as a known repressive tactic employed by totalitarian regimes against lawyers who defend individuals, movements, or values perceived as threats.

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Relevant circumstances indicate that the directed break-in was aimed at the computer equipment and data storage devices of the lawyer, but this operation was unsuccessful, and all business documentation of the law firm is safe, unharmed, highly protected, and no document or data was taken from the office.

This tactic, according to the statement, typically involves a campaign of public insults and slander, discrimination, monitoring, and eavesdropping, culminating in threats and intrusions into lawyers' offices. Tomanović's office urged the relevant authorities to address the incident with the seriousness it requires, not only to identify the perpetrators but also those who ordered the act.

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The break-in at the law office is a known repressive matrix of action by a totalitarian regime against defenders of persons, movements, and values that the regime sees as its political threat.

The statement highlighted that the apparent focus on confidential material raises questions that must be answered, particularly considering those who might be inconvenienced by the office's work. It concluded by affirming that the independence of the legal profession is fundamental for every citizen and that, despite facing various attacks and intimidation tactics over the past 30 years, they will continue to operate at the highest professional level without fear.

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The independence of the legal profession is not just a privilege of lawyers; it is the cornerstone of justice that belongs to every citizen.