Former Prosecutor Calls for Reform After Rape Allegations Against Boss
A former Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused his superior of rape is urging systemic reforms within the Public Prosecutor's Office amid mounting misconduct scandals.
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A former Japanese prosecutor who publicly accused his superior of rape is urging systemic reforms within the Public Prosecutor's Office amid mounting misconduct scandals.
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the fire at the drone factory in Skarżysko-Kamienna. Leo Messi announced the end of his national team career. The 'Lower Fuel Prices' program has expired.

A father and son from Belarus, along with their company, were found guilty of defrauding EU funds intended for a high-precision agricultural satellite navigation system, following an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued arrest warrants for more than 60 individuals accused of war crimes by the State Prosecutor's Office, including prominent figures.

The federal public prosecutor's office has finalized its review process, which attracted over 800 submissions from private citizens and institutions, drawing significant public criticism.

Legal experts and opposition figures warn that Montenegro's courts and prosecutor's offices continue to face systemic security risks without adequate protective measures. The call for comprehensive vetting and institutional safeguards highlights ongoing concerns over judicial independence and officer safety.

The Sinaloa prosecutor's office has opened an investigation after armed individuals repeatedly shot at a vehicle carrying a prominent victim-search advocate and her granddaughter.

Ride-hailing and delivery workers gathered outside Mexico City's federal prosecutor's office to demand justice for two killed colleagues following the arrest of five individuals accused of extorting app-based drivers.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade announced that a request has been sent to the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Directorate for Technology to contact Google to obtain the IP address from which the bomb threats were sent.

Moldova's anti-corruption prosecutor's office has concluded its investigation and handed over a criminal case to court against two former members of the disbanded "Shor" party, accusing them of illegally financing the party with tens of millions of lei.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Sonora has provided security measures to Mónica Gámez following her report that she was being followed in Hermosillo by individuals linked to her husband, Fernando Farías Laguna, who is accused of leading a major fuel theft network.

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office is examining irregularities surrounding advance payments made to construction firms for Bulgaria's Hemus motorway. Investigators are focusing on whether public funds intended for infrastructure development were improperly diverted.

The Supreme State Prosecutor's Office dismissed a complaint regarding the collapse of the investment platform WinX, which resulted in losses of approximately 250,000 euros, confirming the suspended prosecutor acted within legal bounds.

Under the supervision of the Canton Sarajevo Prosecutor's Office, police forces executed coordinated raids across Sarajevo and Central Bosnia cantons in an operation codenamed 'Catering' aimed at dismantling criminal groups.
The Special Prosecutor's office has formally identified businessman Kwabena Donkor as a key figure in the ongoing bribery investigation surrounding the Asante Berko and Aksa Energy deals.
After being heard at the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Berane, detention for up to 72 hours has been ordered for A.L., suspected of the criminal offense of violence in the family or family community and the criminal offense of assault...

Some call them heroes who deserve a medal. The German prosecutor's office calls them war criminals. Now a legal reckoning could reopen an old wound.

Austria’s Justice Minister Anna Sporrer is under scrutiny for delivering numerous promised judicial reforms while achieving minimal tangible results, particularly regarding the federal prosecutor's office overhaul.

The Prosecutor's Office has broadened its criminal inquiry into the ruling Isamaa party's alleged acceptance of prohibited donations, moving the case toward final pretrial proceedings despite the party's denial of wrongdoing.

The Federal Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into former official Rocha and nine additional individuals over alleged misconduct.
The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) has announced it will prosecute citizens for allegedly causing panic and spreading false news regarding the fire in Deliblatska Peščara. This move has been critically described as a 'witch hunt' by some.

The Cantonal Prosecutor's Office of Central Bosnia Canton (SBK) has proposed a one-month detention for two individuals suspected of setting fire to the 'Derubis Yachts' company in Vitez, with suspicions of additional accomplices.

A 40-year-old Serbian citizen is facing charges in Serbia for allegedly participating in the war in Ukraine as a member of the Russian military. The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment proposal against him.

NGOs and activists in Montenegro have urged the State Prosecutor's Office to address the glorification of convicted war criminals, stating it constitutes a criminal offense of inciting hatred and intolerance.

Two minors suspected of setting fire to the "Derubis" company in Vitez have been handed over to the jurisdiction of the Sarajevo Canton Prosecutor's Office this evening.

A conflict has emerged between Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev and the Prosecutor's Office, sparked by an investigation related to Delyan Peevski, with the issue attributed to the concentration of power within the Prosecutor's Office.

The remains of a former senior official from Los Cabos have been identified in a clandestine grave, with the BCS Prosecutor's Office confirming the identity through DNA analysis.

Authorities in Montenegro are investigating who was responsible for drawing hate graffiti, with the Higher State Prosecutor's Office assessing whether the incident constitutes a criminal offense to be prosecuted ex officio.
A 36-year-old Quranic teacher, D. Gaye, has been referred to the prosecutor's office in Grand-Yoff, Senegal, following his arrest for alleged rape, sparking outrage in the Arafat neighborhood.

The Zacatecas Prosecutor's Office announced that ballistic and DNA tests have linked a criminal cell from Durango to the homicide of the former mayor of Sombrerete, with evidence found on a secured weapon and vehicle.
The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Subotica, Serbia, dismissed criminal charges for killing and abusing animals at Palić Zoo after conducting an evidentiary procedure.

EU member states' ambassadors to Ukraine met with the heads of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) to pledge support for anti-corruption initiatives.

Kokanović has called on the Appellate Prosecutor's Office to investigate alleged irregularities in the investigation into the death of Vladimir Cvijan. This demand seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in the case.

Three years after a fatal knife attack on a 16-year-old at a village festival in Crépol, French judges are investigating a racist motive. Witness statements about violence against 'whites' and 'French people' have fueled the debate, though the public prosecutor's office initially disagreed.

The Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has publicly announced a first-instance verdict rejecting charges against Bojan Stašević, who was accused by the BiH Prosecutor's Office of organized crime related to aggravated theft, money laundering, and vehicle smuggling.

Russia has asked the Berlin public prosecutor's office for a legal assessment regarding a question posed by a Balkan correspondent for the German newspaper F.A.Z. The prosecutor's office is now examining whether there is an initial suspicion of a crime.
A serious disruption in the Aipa system used by the Prosecutor's Office and general courts in Finland, which had prevented decision-making earlier this week, has now been resolved.

The Sarajevo Canton Prosecutor's Office has proposed a one-month detention for Nihad Bjelak, who is suspected of driving a car towards police officers and from whom 73 kilograms of drugs were seized.

The Guanajuato Prosecutor's Office has seized a marijuana plantation that featured six production tunnels, leading to the destruction of over 6,200 plants in an operation on August 14.

The Third Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has proposed detention for a 40-year-old man from Zemun, suspected of beating and threatening his wife with death.

The Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office is not disclosing the names of priests accused of sexual crimes against minors, stating that this decision is made to protect the victims.

Police in Niš have arrested Ž. V. (1968) from the city, on the orders of the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office. She is accused of fatally hitting a woman sitting on a bench with her car.

Nihad Bjelak, from whom 73 kilograms of cannabis were seized, has been handed over to the Cantonal Prosecutor's Office in Sarajevo.

The six-year and three-month prison sentence for Samir Šiljić, convicted for the death of Aleš Šutar from Novo Mesto, has become final, confirmed by the Novo Mesto District State Prosecutor's Office.

The District Public Prosecutor's Office in Trebinje has indicted a 32-year-old man from Foča for attempted murder, alleging he attacked another man with a knife for sitting with his ex-wife.

A prosecutor from the Kaunas Regional Prosecutor's Office and the Special Investigation Service (STT) will investigate the ownership of 11 bank cards whose receipts were submitted to the municipality by Birštonas Mayor Nijolė Dirginčienė.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated there's a 'ninety-nine percent' chance that former politician Marcin Romanowski is in Transnistria. However, the Polish prosecutor's office has not yet confirmed this.

In its final indictment, the Valence public prosecutor's office cited 'very minority,' 'imprecise and sometimes contradictory' testimonies, disputing the aggravating circumstance of racism previously retained by the investigating judges in the murder case of Thomas in Crépol.

Rui Cristina, a former moderate from the PSD who joined Chega, is facing a decision by the Public Prosecutor's Office on whether his controversial statements constitute a crime, after being accused of making "xenophobic" remarks.

The mayor (CH) is accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of discrimination and incitement to hatred. Rui Cristina says he has not committed 'any crime' and reiterates that municipal housing will be 'for everyone' and not 'for a single group'.
Youtuber Stuu, recently extradited from the UK to Poland, is scheduled to be questioned and charged in the Pandora Gate affair on Wednesday at the Warsaw prosecutor's office.

The Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office in Serbia strongly condemned an attack on public prosecutor Vukašin Vujičić in Valjevo, where his car was set on fire, causing significant material damage. Authorities expect to identify the perpetrators soon.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has indicted three individuals on suspicion of cocaine trafficking and illegal possession of weapons in March of this year.

The Belgrade Public Prosecutor's Office has refused to provide records of Veselin Milić's assets, and it has been revealed that he has not undergone any integrity tests for the past five years.

Radulović announced that a criminal complaint has been filed with the Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) against the Democratic Party in Montenegro, citing various circumstances in the Ministry of Defense requiring investigation.
After questioning, the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office proposed detention for Anđela S. (24), suspected of possessing approximately 700 grams of marijuana intended for illegal sale in Rakovica.

Près de 700.000 comptes ont vu leurs données volées. Les investigations sont confiées à l’Office anticybercriminalité (Ofac).

Fitness star Karl Ess is under suspicion by the Munich public prosecutor's office for commercial gang fraud and is currently in pre-trial detention.

The Crisis Staff in Gostivar, North Macedonia, has recommended that the local government resolve the city's water supply problems. While the immediate crisis is ending, there are calls for more responsible management in the future, with the Public Prosecutor's Office and court set to investigate past issues.

Lawyer Damir Lekić, arrested this morning on suspicion of money laundering by the Special State Prosecutor's Office, has been released to defend himself with supervision measures, as confirmed by the High Court in Podgorica.

Manasievski claims that SDS went to the prosecutor's office to confirm they sent individuals described as 'young activists' who are convicted violent offenders and drug traffickers to Novo Selo, accusing SDS of not denying their criminal pasts.

A 61-year-old man attempted to bribe a ZVV ticket inspector with 20 Swiss francs to avoid a surcharge, an act that the Federal Prosecutor's Office has classified as bribery.

An investigation has been initiated by the Basic Prosecutor's Office regarding a villa in Montenegro where over 50 foreigners resided, leading to the detention of a Ukrainian woman for up to 72 hours. The villa, nearly 500 square meters, features amenities like a sauna and hydromassage pool.

The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office Skopje has filed an indictment against Artan Grubi and others for abuse of official position and authority, with the trial scheduled to commence on August 24.
The District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw is overseeing an investigation by the Central Cybercrime Bureau into a data leak from the MyDr company, a spokesperson confirmed.

The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has provided documents to the prosecutor's office as part of an ongoing investigation into a scandal. Despite the handover, no suspects have yet been questioned in the case.

The Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor's Office has transferred the investigation into the murder of Darko Vesković Prik and the injury of Vuk Musić to the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (JTOK), as confirmed by multiple reports.

The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating the Viennese FPÖ state parliamentarian Leo Lugner for re-engagement since 2022. Evaluated chats are said to have fulfilled the elements of the offense.

During budget estimates hearings, NSW Attorney General Michael Daley and top prosecutor Sally Dowling discussed the selection of senior counsel to conduct an internal review of the prosecutor's office.
The Ceuta prosecutor's office has documented 23 sexual assault cases, noting that nine victims were minors and all perpetrators were migrants or foreign nationals.
In a Russian attack on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region this morning, an apartment building was hit, and four people were injured. This was announced by the head of the Military Administration of the city of Sloviansk, Vadim Lyakh, and the Prosecutor's Office of the Donetsk...
A public consultation on establishing a new Federal Prosecutor's Office in Austria has drawn more than 800 responses, with the vast majority opposing the proposed legislative changes before the deadline.

A chase ended violently on Thursday evening, August 27, on the Rochefort roundabout, on the border of Forest and Saint-Gilles. The prosecutor's office confirms a double arrest.

A hearing was held at the Municipal Court in Sarajevo for those arrested in the "Catering" operation, for whom the KS Prosecutor's Office sought detention.


The Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica confirmed the detention of a suspect accused of assault, noting that the victim sustained only light injuries during the altercation.

Sofia Appellate Prosecutor's Office confirms that specialized expert reports regarding the 'Petoham' case have been finalized and submitted to the district prosecution.

At the time when Ratko Mladić was on the run from the Hague prosecutor's office, Croatian secret services managed to gain the cooperation of a high-ranking officer of the Republika Srpska who had access to Mladić and who...

Latvia's interior minister has referred potential irregularities in the construction of disaster management centers to the prosecutor's office, resulting in the suspension of an official.

The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Sombor announced the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect suspected of causing a fatal traffic accident involving a truck that killed two employees of the construction company Vojput. The investigation is ongoing as authorities document the incident.

The investigation includes a minor and led to simultaneous operations at Colegio Tonallí and the teacher's residence.

The Special State Prosecutor's Office concluded there is insufficient evidence to proceed with bribery charges against Rok Snežič related to the Dars infrastructure project.

The Mexico City prosecutor's office confirmed the presence of La Unión Tepito, Cártel de Tláhuac, and Los Rodolfos in cases of illegal body dumping and established a specialized unit to analyze their methods.

Montenegro's government is seeking to strengthen the powers of the Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) in its fight against crime, while the opposition expresses fears of increased authority. The debate centers on balancing enhanced crime-fighting capabilities with concerns about potential overreach.

Austria's Justice Minister Anna Sporrer faces mounting criticism for failing to deliver on numerous judicial reform promises, particularly regarding the federal prosecutor's office.

The Democratic Party of Socialists in Montenegro refuses to support legislative amendments that would expand the authority of the State Prosecutor's Office, warning against politicizing the judicial system.

A Portuguese judge has granted the Public Prosecutor's Office an additional six months to investigate the complex 'Esquadra do Rato' case, without releasing the defendants who remain under restrictive measures.

The National Financial Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, concerning his employment at RATP and allegations of public fund misappropriation.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Smederevo announced that I.P. (43) from Ralja was questioned today on suspicion of fatally assaulting his father, M.P., on August 22.

The Linz public prosecutor's office is appealing the non-final acquittal of former Linz mayor Klaus Luger in the Brucknerhaus affair to the Higher Regional Court.
A. Taha, a BRT ticket seller in Senegal using the digital platform 'Kubapay,' was arrested by the DIC and referred to the prosecutor's office for allegedly embezzling 16 million F CFA in public funds.
More than a year and a half after a canopy collapse in Novi Sad killed 16 people, an indictment has been confirmed by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office, with investigations ongoing and elements of obstruction of justice identified in the case.
After returning to power, Robert Fico's government has taken actions against Andrej Kiska, the special prosecutor Daniel Lipšic, and the NAKA police unit, seen by some as political retribution.

Montenegro's Special State Prosecutor's Office (SDT) has continued regional and international cooperation on war crimes investigations in the first half of the year, though protocols for victim and witness support remain unfinalized.

Joining the European Public Prosecutor's Office, a body demonized by Fidesz, offers an opportunity to uncover past crimes and hold the new Hungarian government accountable, rather than threatening national sovereignty.
K. Diagne, a 46-year-old businesswoman previously involved in land disputes, has been referred to the prosecutor's office by the Criminal Investigations Division for attempted fraud, forgery, and use of forged documents, involving a 100 million CFA franc scheme and the signature of a deceased notary.

Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGJ) has acknowledged responsibility for leaking data belonging to journalist Humberto Padgett and has issued a public apology.

The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Subotica has dismissed multiple criminal charges related to the condition and treatment of animals at the Palić Zoo.

Cristian Iancu, owner of the online tabloidvip.ro publication, has been indicted for blackmail by the Prosecutor's Office of Sector 1 Court, accused of attempting to extort money from a businessman using compromising materials.
The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) has initiated an investigation into a kidnapping incident that occurred in New Belgrade. This move follows reports of the abduction, prompting official legal proceedings.

According to the Mexico City Prosecutor's Office investigation, 'El Ramsés,' an alleged member of La Unión Tepito, has been linked to the murder of his own brother on May 24, 2024, in Tepito.

The Vaud public prosecutor's office in Switzerland has closed proceedings regarding the violation of official secrecy in the Dittli case.

During a court hearing for MP Maksym Mykytas, a Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) prosecutor revealed the names of 13 individuals implicated in new anti-corruption cases.

Former police officer and TV series actor Leon Lučić, 54, is negotiating a plea agreement with the Velika Gorica prosecutor's office. The case involves the attempted murder of an acquaintance, Denis M., in Zagreb last year.

German security authorities are warning about online networks, known as 'Com' groups, where young perpetrators incite chat partners to commit crimes, with the Federal Prosecutor's Office now investigating one case on terrorism suspicions.
Bekim Kodraljiju, a prosecutor from Kosovo's Special Prosecutor's Office, stated that seven cases of espionage have been recorded in Kosovo, with suspects allegedly recruited by Serbia's Security Information Agency (BIA).

A 57-year-old man arrested in Palaia Giannitsou, Lamia, appeared before the Lamia Public Prosecutor's Office after causing panic by drunkenly shooting at streetlights, and has been granted time to prepare his defense.

Latvian State Police have forwarded a criminal case to the prosecutor's office against a Ukrainian citizen for complicity in the attempted murder of a border guard in Daugavpils in 2020.

The Drochia District Prosecutor's Office announced that it has completed the investigation and referred to court the case of the assault on a 19-year-old terrace administrator in Râșcani, with the accused not admitting guilt.

Montenegrin prosecutors have opened two cases to investigate the death of a soldier, with the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica leading one of the inquiries. Authorities are seeking to determine responsibility for the soldier's demise.

The State Security Service (VDD) in Latvia has proposed that the prosecutor's office initiate criminal proceedings against a Latvian citizen. The individual is accused of long-term and systematic glorification and justification of Russia's war in Ukraine, as well as inciting hatred against Ukrainians.

Russian forces launched four airstrikes against the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region on Tuesday, injuring three people, including a child, according to the regional prosecutor's office.

The Bijeljina Public Prosecutor's Office announced that no official investigation has been opened regarding alleged tax evasion by the Srebrenica Memorial Center, though hearings are ongoing.
One person tragically died in a fire that occurred in Smederevo, Serbia. The public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fatal incident.

Bulgarian Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov announced that a signal would be sent to the prosecutor's office and the resignation of the management of the Water and Sewerage company in Shumen would likely be requested.

Law enforcement in Chisinau is conducting searches at a construction company suspected of evading taxes amounting to approximately 3 million lei. The investigation is being carried out by the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and the State Tax Service.

Former footballer Nemanja Vidić has provided a statement to the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime concerning 'Sky' communications published by KRIK, which reportedly reveal that former Football Association of Serbia president Slaviša Kokeza hired criminals to locate Vidić.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Valjevo has initiated proceedings against 28 individuals for violent conduct during a protest held on August 16 of last year. The investigation aims to address the disorderly behavior that occurred.

Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) has proposed that the prosecutor's office initiate criminal proceedings against a non-citizen for expressing support for ideas aimed against Latvia's territorial integrity, specifically promoting Daugavpils separatism.

The scandal involving Mayor Živilė Pinskuvienė and her husband Jonas Pinskis is expanding, with a referral made to the Special Investigation Service (STT) and the Prosecutor General's Office, following reports of changes in land plot designation during a building permit check.

MP Rui Cristina has been accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of discrimination and incitement to hatred, stemming from a November 2025 statement where he allegedly refused to allocate housing funds to 'local citizens belonging to a certain ethnicity'.
A man from Knjaževac has been arrested and confessed to prosecutors that he caused a fire at Bovansko Lake, the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Aleksinac announced.

A 30-year-old woman from Styria attempted to sell a stranger's property through an online platform but was unable to provide a land registry extract during a viewing, leading to a report to the Graz public prosecutor's office.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has charged a Bulgarian winemaker who allegedly attempted to fraudulently obtain 348,000 euros from an EU project intended for planting new vineyards.

The Rome prosecutor's office is evaluating a complaint filed by Conte regarding a transaction that led to compensation, involving allegations of 100 million euros in public funds being directed to shielded companies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The prosecutor's office denied media reports that border guards were injured or that one was dragged into Belarus during a scandalous incident at the border.

The Marseille prosecutor's office has been alerted after the mayor of Aubagne, Jean-Pierre Squillari, admitted to borrowing firefighter equipment to protect his secondary residence during fires in the Var region.

The Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina has filed an indictment against 24-year-old American citizen Alic Tracy Istria for unauthorized international drug trafficking. She was allegedly found with THC and amphetamines in her luggage at Sarajevo airport.

The Special Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the Federal Prosecutor's Office raided the FBiH Ministry of Health, Minister Nediljko Rimac, and his advisor, confiscating their mobile phones.

The Sarajevo Canton Prosecutor's Office has questioned police officer Viktor Ćatić, who struck four people with a motorcycle in Binježevo, and proposed restrictive measures against him to the Municipal Court in Sarajevo.

The Vienna public prosecutor's office is reviewing a complaint filed by the Viennese FPÖ against former Vienna head Walter Ruck and Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig, alleging abuse of office.

The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has handed over documents to the prosecutor's office concerning the Pallas Athéné Domus Meriti Foundation, following a complaint filed last spring.

Lithuania's Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė dismissed Juozas Bagdonavičius, a prosecutor from the Kaunas Regional Prosecutor's Office, from service due to domestic violence.

Police in Novi Sad, in cooperation with the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office, have successfully solved nine criminal offenses believed to have been committed by a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Two Nigerian security guards, C. J. Obidilé (39) and C. Okéké (30), were brought before the prosecutor's office by the Medina police station for criminal conspiracy and theft...
A woman was detained and brought before the Mbour prosecutor's office after a viral video showed her verbally abusing police officers and the public prosecutor while intoxicated in Saly.

The public prosecutor's office in Gießen accuses a mother of commercial fraud and document forgery. She faked her son's cancer illness.

Zoran Stevanović, Speaker of Slovenia's National Assembly, is scheduled to hold a press conference to address a recent formal notice received from the Special State Prosecutor's Office.

With the establishment of the federal prosecutor's office, the government wants to reorganize the chain of command for the judiciary.
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office reaches an agreement with more than fifty defendants, some facing sentences of up to 33 years in prison, to acknowledge the facts in exchange for reduced penalties.

The Canton Sarajevo State Prosecutor's Office has requested pre-trial detention for eight individuals arrested during a covert law enforcement operation code-named "Catering," targeting organized crime networks.

Authorities and investigators are faced with a mystery: How could wind power swindler Hendrik Holt escape? The Osnabrück public prosecutor's office has now provided information about a message from the convicted fraudster.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has requested technical assistance from Google to trace the IP addresses used to activate bomb threats at several sites across the city.

A judge is currently deciding whether to extend the detention of individuals suspected of conspiring in the attempted murder of Krstović, following hearings at the State Prosecutor's Office.

Police have referred materials to the prosecutor's office after a 45-year-old man allegedly threatened and insulted reporters during a demonstration against the proposed merger of Maliq Municipality. Authorities are treating the incident as a criminal offense against public officials and the press.

Serbian police, in cooperation with the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office, detained a 28-year-old resident of Novi Sad on charges related to illegal possession of narcotics and firearms.

The Vilnius District Prosecutor's Office has warned the State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspection director about potential legal violations and demanded immediate compliance with a court ruling to demolish the controversial Soviet-era apartment blocks known as the "Moscow Houses". The directive intensifies pressure on local authorities to resolve the long-standing urban planning dispute.

Special State Prosecutor's Office in Montenegro has arrested former police chief Radosav Gile Stanišić and several associates on charges of forming a criminal organization.

The Berane Prosecutor's Office ordered the detention of a suspect for domestic violence and assault on an official.

Serbian police arrested a 24-year-old man on orders from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, suspecting him of carrying out a bombing attack on a residential property.

Law enforcement officers in Požarevac detained a 49-year-old suspect on charges of criminal misuse of a bank card following an investigation by the local public prosecutor's office.

Montenegro's Kotor prosecutor's office has yet to determine responsibility for the intentional interference with a New Year's Eve aerial light display in Budva, raising concerns over investigative delays.

The Independent Association of Bulgarian Prosecutors has requested public justification and data regarding the proposed transfer of a junior investigator, who is the son of a judicial council member, to a military prosecutor's office.

Two suspects, a young man and a young woman, have been charged with theft resulting in death by the Lyon prosecutor's office. The charges stem from an incident in the metro where they snatched a necklace from an elderly woman, leading to her husband's death from a heart attack.

The Cantonal Prosecutor's Office in Sarajevo has proposed a one-month detention for the minor son of Kenan Magoda and another suspect, pending further investigation.
This article explains the general process by which the public prosecutor's office decides the fate of criminal cases, from receiving complaints to investigating alleged infractions.

The Tomanović Law Office has requested an explanation from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade regarding how the Informer newspaper obtained an audio recording of student conversations that even the defense does not possess.

Agents from the Prosecutor's Office were ambushed in Oaxaca, resulting in the death of four alleged members of the criminal group 'Los Rusos,' which reportedly controls drug distribution in several municipalities across Oaxaca and Guerrero.
A draft proposal from the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has drawn additional criticism.

Two members of the criminal group 'Los Olmos Fragoso' have been linked to a home robbery, with the Prosecutor's Office continuing investigations against the group.
The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Serbia has requested the identification and prosecution of individuals spreading false information regarding the wildfire in the Deliblato Sands. This action aims to combat misinformation surrounding the ongoing fire.

The Prosecutor's Office in Užice has filed indictments against four individuals involved in last year's blockade of the main highway, confirming the legal action following the protest.

Mevlid Jašarević, convicted for the 2011 attack on the US embassy in Sarajevo, is nearing the end of his 15-year sentence, with the BiH Prosecutor's Office requesting restrictive measures upon his release.

The district state prosecutor's office has ruled that Macinka's statement regarding a constitutional coup does not constitute a criminal offense. This decision clarifies the legal standing of his controversial remarks.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade announced that it has indicted Mihajlo S. (30) on suspicion of transporting nearly 10 kilograms of cannabis in Barajevo on July 6, 2026.

The Dicasterial court clerks' union in Romania is threatening to block activities in courts and prosecutor's offices nationwide starting September 1st, protesting a new salary law that they claim will reduce their reference value.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has reopened an investigation into a former surgeon, already serving a 20-year sentence for nearly 300 abuses, following reports of 40 additional sexual assaults and ten rapes involving minors under 15.
The Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Podgorica has opened a case against former Special Police Department head Dragan Radonjić on suspicion of perjury in proceedings against Zoran Lazović.

The German Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating a young man suspected of inciting severe crimes online, including acts related to right-wing extremism and online sadism. The list of accusations against him is extensive.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in North Macedonia has closed its investigation into the procurement of modular hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis. The office concluded that there was no basis for prosecutorial action in the case.

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has requested and received materials from the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime regarding an investigation into large sums paid for private flights by DPS leader Delyan Peevski.

Article 19 has called on the prosecutor's office and an official in León to cease the harassment against journalist Jesús Patiño, who is currently under investigation for 'harassment'.

Mickoski, an opposition leader, claims that the opposition is politicizing the contaminated water case in Gostivar and calls for an investigation into why institutions failed to act. He urges the Public Prosecutor's Office to request reports from the Food and Veterinary Agency.
Belgrade's Third Basic Prosecutor's Office has proposed detention for a 40-year-old man from Zemun, suspected of beating his wife and threatening her with death.
Experts have once again voiced criticism regarding the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (Bundesstaatsanwaltschaft), indicating ongoing concerns about its operations.

The prosecutor's office has indicted the mayor of Lom for alleged vote buying during the last elections.
A major disruption in the IT system used by courts and the prosecutor's office in Finland began on Monday, preventing actions such as the issuance of judgments, with the cause of the fault still unknown.

The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into suspected Russian interference targeting French politicians, including Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal. The probe follows concerns that elections could be manipulated if no action is taken.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade announced today that it has filed an indictment against Nenad A. (45) on suspicion of unauthorized possession of a pistol in the "Durmitor" restaurant on December 6, 2025.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into alleged Russian disinformation campaigns targeting former prime ministers Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, who are both potential presidential candidates. The campaigns reportedly spread false information about their health.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Smederevo has announced an investigation into the death of a 70-year-old man, M.J., who died during a fire in the city.

Two Berlin Senate administrations have been disconnected from the state network since Friday following a hacker attack, with reports of sensitive data exfiltration. A crisis team has been established, and the public prosecutor's office is investigating.

A prosecutor from the Kaunas Regional Prosecutor's Office has concluded a pre-trial investigation and sent a criminal case to court, in which two Varėna district residents, A. R. (26) and R. Z. (30), are accused of illegal possession of narcotic and psychotropic substances.
Residents of Artilharia Um in Lisbon have filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Commission against the Portuguese State, protesting the exemption of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a new urban development project by Novo Banco.

The Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office condemned the burning of a prosecutor's car in Valjevo, marking the second such attack in eight months. The High Prosecutorial Council has scheduled an extraordinary session to address the incident and discuss undue influence on public prosecutors.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office and the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Valjevo, along with the Association of Public Prosecutors of Serbia, have expressed their support for colleague Vukašin Vujičić following an attack. They deem the attack unacceptable and urge authorities to respond without delay.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade announced it will open a case against unknown officials to determine how information from pre-investigation and investigation proceedings is being leaked to the public without prosecutorial consent.

Greek police have publicly released the details of three individuals involved in a scam ring that defrauded elderly people by impersonating accountants and electricity company employees, following a relevant order from the Athens Public Prosecutor's Office.

I.M., a former Kosovo police officer, has been arrested in Zvečan on suspicion of participating in attacks against KFOR and Kosovo police in May 2023. The arrest was confirmed by Kosovo police and the Special Prosecutor's Office.

The prosecutor's office has announced that it has not received any new reports regarding additional victims in two ongoing cases involving priests.

A student involved in an incident with a truck bearing the slogan 'Serbia Wins' reported that neither the police nor the prosecutor's office has contacted him. This raises questions about the official investigation into the event.

The case against Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev has been returned to the prosecutor's office after the Appellate Court in Varna confirmed a lower court's decision to terminate and send the case back.

Milan Knežević has reportedly received death threats, prompting his party, DNP, to criticize the police and prosecutor's office for their alleged inaction.

A 50-year-old man has been accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of the qualified homicide of his 77-year-old aunt. The crime occurred on January 14, with the man, who reportedly suffers from a psychiatric illness, allegedly stabbing the woman multiple times.
A complaint has been filed with the District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw regarding suspected cruelty to horses during races at Służewiec Racecourse, specifically concerning the practice of tying horses' tongues to their jaws, which has been banned for a decade.

Attorney Kristjan Tuul has requested the Prosecutor's Office to investigate the alleged unlawful practice of obtaining suspects' email contents from service providers without court authorization.

Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs, in cooperation with the Second Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, arrested Kazakh citizen V.N. on charges of fraud.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Skopje has indicted eight individuals, including Artan Grubi, for embezzling 8.2 million euros from the State Lottery during 2023 and 2024 by exceeding their authority.
Igor Simić, a member of the Srpska lista presidency, appeared before the Basic Prosecutor's Office in North Mitrovica, Kosovo, to give a statement as an accused. The case reportedly involves alleged document falsification.
The District Prosecutor's Office in Radomsko has withdrawn charges against a local PSL activist who allegedly insulted Karol Nawrocki, president of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), and his wife on social media.