Serbia's Ruling Brothers Linked to Mafia, Opposition Claims

Marinika Tepić, vice-president of the Party of Freedom and Justice, asserts that the case of Veselin Milić, former head of the Belgrade police, exemplifies the culmination of a corrupt alliance between the ruling Vučić brothers and organized crime in Serbia. She describes the current situation as a "complete gangster state."

Tepić argues that individuals entangled in this alleged network, which she claims involves substantial financial dealings, drug trafficking, and illegal trade, cannot easily extricate themselves. She suggests that the deep knowledge they possess about each other, coupled with the illicit gains and potential compromising information, creates an inescapable situation. "They know too much about each other, there is too much money, too many drugs, too much illegal trade, various other compromising recordings, information, complicity in everything, illegal property," she stated.

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We are living in a complete gangster state.

She further contends that the government's failure to effectively combat corruption and organized crime is pushing Serbia away from the European Union. Tepić points to a lack of action, contrasting Serbia's situation with neighboring Montenegro, where trials are reportedly underway using Sky ECC evidence. She alleges that such evidence in Serbia is being suppressed, with the exception of the Belivuk clan, who were arrested only when they became uncontrollable.

Speaking on the internal dynamics within the police force, Tepić noted that professional officers are fearful of performing their duties. They worry about encountering individuals connected to superiors, leading to a climate of fear and uncertainty. This alleged division and internal conflict within the police force, operating like "cartels," further undermines the rule of law, according to Tepić.

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They know too much about each other, there is too much money, too many drugs, too much illegal trade, various other compromising recordings, information, complicity in everything, illegal property.