Vučić calls 'Senjak' case 'disgusting,' says it harmed Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has characterized the ongoing 'Senjak' case as "very difficult and disgusting," asserting that it has inflicted enormous damage on Serbia. He acknowledged the complexity of the situation, particularly concerning individuals with ties to the police, and admitted that errors may have occurred during the initial investigation.

"This is a very difficult case, in every sense disgusting, a horrific case. A case that has caused enormous damage to our country due to the involvement of individuals who had or have connections with the police. A very difficult case for the prosecutor and the police, I am sure, along with the mistakes made during the investigation and everything else," Vučić stated in a radio interview.

Vučić stressed the importance of not reporting criminal acts and reiterated that the legal process must run its course. He stated that he would neither lead a campaign against nor protect Veselin Milić, the former head of the Belgrade police, who was arrested as part of the investigation. "Whether you committed a criminal offense or not, the President of the Republic does not decide that, nor does he issue verdicts; competent authorities do, and there is no protection for anyone, especially if you participated in it. If you didn't, it will be proven in court," he added.

The 'Senjak' case centers on the alleged murder of Aleksandar Nešović in May. Veselin Milić was arrested along with ten others. Initial suspicions suggested Milić's involvement in the crime and the subsequent removal of evidence, though charges against three police officers involved in the evidence removal were later dropped due to insufficient evidence. Milić has undergone multiple interrogations, and his defense claims he is being framed.