Two arrested in Serbia for defrauding bank of 3.4 million dinars

Authorities in Novi Sad, Serbia, have arrested two individuals suspected of defrauding Banka Poštanska štedionica out of 3.4 million dinars (approximately $31,000 USD).

The suspects, identified by initials S.A. from Stara Pazova and P.J. from Krnješevci, are accused of abuse of position. The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad stated that S.A., working as a cashier at Pošta Srbije in Krnješevci, allegedly made several fictitious money transfers to his own account and P.J.'s account at Banka Poštanska štedionica between November 2024 and March 2026.

According to the prosecution's statement, the suspects then used mobile banking applications to transfer the funds from P.J.'s account to S.A.'s account. This scheme allegedly allowed S.A. to illegally obtain 3,410,000 dinars, causing an equivalent loss to the bank.

Both individuals are awaiting questioning by the Special Department for the Suppression of Corruption within the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad.