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Former Zagreb mayor Željko Kerum strongly condemned a new investigation by Croatia's anti-corruption agency USKOK, alleging it is a politically motivated campaign designed to destroy him.
During a court hearing, prosecutors presented communications between Ana Mandac and a former minister, while a witness testified about political pressure and fears of job loss influencing recruitment decisions.
Legal figures Oleg Uskoković and Bojan Divjak have acquired the digital news platform Dnevno.hr, significantly expanding their influence over Croatia's national online media landscape.
A new noise bylaw in Muskoka, Canada, highlights a cultural clash between wealthy cottagers, developers, and long-time residents over the desire for quiet in the region.
Četvero osumnjičenih za namjerno podmetanje požara na čak deset lokacija na širem području Zadra priznalo je krivicu. U cijeli slučaj uključio se i USKOK, a nadležni istražuju i mogući čin terorizma.
Croatian USKOK has joined the investigation into four individuals arrested on suspicion of involvement in causing fires in the Zadar area, with some media reporting that three of those arrested are of Serbian nationality.
USKOK has announced that an indictment has been filed against five Croatian citizens before the County Court in Rijeka, following an investigation into unauthorized drug trafficking in Istria. The individuals are accused of hiding and selling heroin and cocaine.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has indicted two customs officers and a craftsman following a four-month investigation, accusing them of abuse of position and authority related to illegal earnings from heating equipment.
Croatia's Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK) has filed an indictment against two Croatian citizens and one Bosnian citizen, including border customs officers, for abuse of position and authority related to the illegal import of undeclared equipment.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has commented on the remediation of illegally disposed waste at PPK Velebit in Gospić. This follows a USKOK finding confirming that the illegal landfill caused environmental pollution in Lika, prompting Sandra Benčić to criticize Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and relevant ministers.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption office has indicted two Serbian and two Croatian nationals, along with one other suspect, for smuggling gas cylinders following an investigation launched in June 2026.
USKOK's expert assessment confirmed severe and progressive soil contamination from illegal medical waste in Gospić, leading residents to fear for their health and the environment, demanding urgent remediation of the landfill.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption agency has released a report detailing the irreversible destruction of a habitat in Lika due to illegal waste disposal, warning of potential further spread.
Uskok and the police have issued a detailed statement regarding Kerum, revealing what they told investigators.
The former head of Croatian Roads (Hrvatske ceste) and three other individuals have been indicted on charges of corruption and rigging business deals. They are accused of accepting bribes in the form of hotel stays, dinners, and airline tickets.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković commented on the impending drastic increase in fuel prices, stating that the government's options are limited. He also addressed the Šegota case, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation despite initial ministry findings of no irregularities.
A judge released a 37-year-old administrative clerk from the Pag Police Station, Marija M., despite USKOK's insistence on detention, after she was found to have leaked data from the police system.
Former Pag mayor Ante Fabijanić, already facing corruption charges, is now seeing his daughter included in a new USKOK investigation concerning the leakage of secret data.
Croatia's USKOK (Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime) is investigating suspicious public procurement of boots for special forces from 2018, with increasing information emerging about potential reasons for the malversations.
Dario Šimić, a celebrated Croatian football representative, was arrested this week in an operation by USKOK and the police, alongside former county official Neda Livljanić and entrepreneur Marin Mikšić, as investigations into his family's real estate empire continue.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption office is conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions in Split, targeting two individuals suspected of corruption-related criminal offenses.
Former Croatian footballer Dario Šimić was arrested in connection with a USKOK investigation, with details of the case released, and has since been released from custody. The investigation also involved a vice-president of HSS and a friend of Šimić, who was recently involved in a referee incident.
Croatia's HSS party has initiated proceedings to determine responsibility and suspended the functions of its vice-president, Marin Mikšić, following his arrest in a USKOK operation.
USKOK has indicted a 43-year-old accountant from the Municipality of Sveti Đurđ for embezzling at least €142,989 from a children's kindergarten through financial malversations.
USKOK is expected to expand its investigation into financial irregularities within the Croatian Ski Association, with potential new suspects linked to the Croatian Olympic Committee.
A major new operation by Croatia's USKOK and PNUSKOK anti-corruption agencies is underway in Istria, revealing a new affair involving the 'queen of urbanization' who was previously arrested with Kekin.
The United States and other international bodies expressed significant concern after China test-fired a long-range missile into the Pacific Ocean. China urged critics not to 'overinterpret' the test, which has raised alarms regarding its nuclear buildup and regional implications.
A Croatian individual involved in an USKOK investigation claims only their parents' mobile phones were returned, while laptops remain withheld, with officials stating 'someone higher up' is deciding their fate.
Croatia's anti-corruption body, Uskok, has expanded its investigation into a drug smuggling group, now accusing them of trafficking 127 kilograms of cocaine valued at 3.3 million euros.
USKOK and Istrian police have dismantled a criminal organization in Istria, arresting seven individuals for drug trafficking, money laundering, and seizing a large cache of weapons.
Police in Istria, Croatia, have arrested multiple individuals in the Poreč area as part of an ongoing operation coordinated with the Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime.
Dalija Orešković criticized USKOK's action against V. Šimunić, claiming that the judiciary acts unequally and protects HDZ members, whom she considers the biggest criminals in the state, while prosecuting minor offenses.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption agency had its indictment against former Assistant Minister of Finance Branko Šegon and former Deputy Director of the Tax Administration Tihomir Kralj returned for revision by the Zagreb County Court.
SDP, Možemo, and DOSIP in Croatia have jointly stated that the prosecution of Oroslavje Mayor Viktor Šimunić is politically motivated, claiming USKOK was sent to silence him after he publicly exposed corruption.
Neurosurgeon Krešimir Rotim has pleaded guilty in the 'Microscopes affair' and reached a settlement with USKOK, receiving a sentence of 10 months of community service and a €100,000 fine.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, is seeking renewed investigative detention for Vinko Grgić, the mayor of Nova Gradiška, shortly after he officially assumed office following his election victory.
USKOK raided the home of Viktor Šimunić in the early morning, seizing devices and investigating suspicions related to the Tourist Board and Advent events. Šimunić claims the raid is politically motivated due to his exposure of alliances and a fight for democracy.
More than four years after the first of three USKOK indictments, the trial against former state secretary Josipa Pleslić (ex Rimac) has begun in Zagreb for the 'Sport and Music' corruption case.
Croatian customs and police have seized 2.2 million cigarettes and 9 tons of tobacco in the Zagreb area, with USKOK investigating nine individuals for an excise debt of nearly 1.5 million euros.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, is investigating four individuals suspected of smuggling greenhouse gas tanks from Serbia into Croatia.
A new anti-corruption operation by USKOK (Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime) is underway in Croatia, leading to arrests in three counties.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a test at Cape Canaveral, raising concerns for NASA's Moon mission plans and impacting space stocks.
A significant USKOK indictment in Osijek, Croatia, involving accusations of bribery against a prosecutor and police officer, has been overturned, leading to the release of the suspects.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, raided a Zagreb city company after months of secret surveillance on individuals involved in a controversial decision signed by Mayor Tomašević.
Former Croatian national footballer Josip Šimić and businessman Domagoj Galić have reached settlements with USKOK, receiving suspended sentences in a circular fraud case that initially accused 53 individuals.
Damir Raos, the former secretary of the Croatian Ski Association suspected of embezzling 30 million euros, has been released by the court, prompting an appeal from USKOK.
The Deputy Director of USKOK stated that "opportunity makes a thief" in a case revealing corruption related to road construction, while Livaković's lawyer claimed authorities were deceived by "real thieves."
USKOK announced details of an investigation into two Croatian citizens suspected of money laundering, with a drug dealer from Osijek allegedly buying and selling apartments to clean illicit funds.
USKOK has charged three Ukrainians for an international crypto fraud scheme that siphoned over one million euros, with the arrests made in Dubrovnik before they could take another 1.3 million.
The head of the Tourist Board in Nova Gradiška has been arrested following USKOK's actions, prompting a reaction from the HDZ party stating that no one is untouchable.
A third 19-year-old suspect has confessed to making bomb threats across Croatia using a mobile phone. The individual, identified as a gamer from Ploče, has been detained following the investigation.
Zvonimir Troskot filed a criminal complaint with USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, regarding the alleged illegal appointment of Miroslav Vukovojac as director of ViK (Water and Sewerage Company).
Croatian police are conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions in Zagreb and Istria, following an order from USKOK, the country's anti-corruption agency. The operation targets two individuals suspected of being part of a criminal organization.
North Korea test-fired five short-range ballistic missiles, which it claimed were equipped with cluster warheads, under the observation of leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter. The launches drew international condemnation, particularly due to the use of cluster munitions.
Four "taxi kings" arrested in a major USKOK operation in Croatia, based on a Jutarnji list article, reportedly mocked the newspaper's findings and even printed t-shirts.
Arrests and urgent investigative actions are being carried out in the Zagreb and Zadar areas of Croatia, under the order of USKOK, the country's anti-corruption agency. Multiple individuals are suspected of involvement in unspecified crimes.
The Association of Journalists of Serbia (UNS) has announced Bojana Mlađenović and Borivoje Uskoković as the candidates for the editor-in-chief position of the Information Program at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS).
Croatia's anti-corruption agency USKOK has launched an investigation against two customs officers and a Bosnian and Herzegovinian citizen for allegedly smuggling central heating equipment.
Croatia's Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK) has filed an indictment against 24 Croatian and one Slovenian citizen in Split for drug-related activities, which reportedly extended to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Croatia's USKOK has filed an indictment against 20 Croatian citizens before the Zagreb County Court, following an investigation into cocaine smuggling from South America.
Croatia's Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has initiated proceedings against an individual linked to the US over suspicions of criminal offenses, including money laundering, stemming from alleged theft at the Croatian mission to the UN.
Former Croatian minister Blaženka Divjak has publicly questioned the ethical implications of awarding an emeritus professor title to Dijana Vican, given that Vican is currently facing an indictment from USKOK (Croatia's anti-corruption agency).
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy reinstating gender testing and effectively preventing transgender women from competing in women's Olympic events by limiting participation to 'biological females' ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
USKOK istražuje Vedrana Pavleka, bivšeg direktora hrvatskih skijaša, zbog sumnje u izvlačenje 30 milijuna eura iz Saveza.
Marko Ajček, former HDZ mayor of Gradina, along with two other suspects, has been placed in investigative detention as part of a major USKOK investigation based on a criminal complaint from the Virovitica-Podravina Police Department.
An indictment has been filed against six Croatian citizens, including an economist, by USKOK before the Zagreb County Court, for crimes related to a criminal organization and unauthorized production.
The trial of former Seget mayor Vinko Zulim, a Croatian HDZ official, is underway for USKOK's accusations of alleged misuse of funds, including a 1000 euro restaurant bill. A witness testified that the restaurant was like his "second living room."
Nakon što je odmah po podizanju optužnice u siječnju 2024. godine za Jutarnji list naglasio da "tu covid potvrdu nikada nije kupio niti ju je želio imati iako su mu je ljudi svakodnevno nudili",…
Croatian special prosecutors have opened an investigation into three individuals accused of running a criminal ring that illegally transported foreign nationals from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia for profit.
USKOK has indicted a four-member group for smuggling nearly a ton of tobacco, generating an illegal profit of 40,000 euros. Details of the charges have been released.
USKOK filed an indictment against a drug group, and a lawyer is among the defendants!
Four individuals arrested near Zadar have confessed to setting ten fires, with police and USKOK investigating suspicions of terrorism and determining motives.
Croatian media reports indicate that USKOK, the anti-corruption and organized crime office, is investigating possible terrorism after three individuals of Serbian nationality were arrested for arson. A witness reported one of the arrested shouting, 'What do you care what I'm doing?'
Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in fires in the Zadar area, with USKOK investigating a potential link to terrorism.
The Most political party has urged USKOK and the Tax Administration to investigate companies, transporters, and financial transactions, following reports that a business was aware of an impending inspection two weeks in advance and attempted to conceal evidence.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has launched an investigation into an illegal landfill in Senj, following complaints from citizens who reported suspicious activity over several years. Local officials and residents are questioning the extent of the waste brought to the site.
Croatia's Ministry of Environmental Protection has issued a statement regarding ecotoxic waste found in an industrial complex in Gospić, following an investigation by Uskok into the Šincek couple.
A USKOK expert assessment confirmed severe soil and groundwater contamination at an illegal landfill in Gospić, with Minister Vučković stating that there is no urgent remediation process, causing concern among citizens.
Illegal waste disposal in Gospić, Lika, has led to significant environmental pollution, with investigations revealing dangerous chemicals in underground waters and irreversible habitat destruction. Authorities are concerned about the potential for further spread of contamination.
Croatian authorities (USKOK) have reported the discovery of "eternal chemicals" (PFAS) in groundwater in the Lika region, linked to an illegal waste disposal scandal.
A mayor has been questioned by USKOK prosecutors regarding alleged misconduct, with the maximum penalty for the suspected offense being five years in prison. The investigation has led to the mayor's detention.
Matija Krajač, son of the Croatian Olympic Committee secretary, is planning a multi-million euro solar power plant project in Kruševo while the anti-corruption agency USKOK investigates HOO.
New details have emerged in a corruption case, revealing what Šegota allegedly paid Pavlek in exchange for a 160,000 euro bribe and a scholarship. USKOK is seeking pre-trial detention for Šegota, while Damir Raos remains free after confessing.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has launched an investigation into policewoman Marija Magaš. She is suspected of providing police data from the MUP system to Kristina Bistričić and Branimir Pari Vidolin, an HDZ councilor, to secure votes.
Several individuals, including a police officer, have been arrested in Zadar County, Croatia, on suspicion of corruption as part of an operation led by USKOK.
USKOK je, na temelju kaznene prijave Samostalnog sektora za vojnopolicijske poslove Ministarstva obrane Republike Hrvatske donio rješenje o provođenju istrage protiv dvoje hrvatskih državljana…
A previously unknown company, Design Vision, owned by Alma Boch, is under investigation by Croatian police and USKOK for securing lucrative contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
Šibenik-Knin County Prefect Paško Rakić commented on the USKOK investigation into D. Šimić and others regarding a camp in Tisno, calling it an "unpleasant situation" and "tails of the past" from the 2020/21 period. The investigation concerns alleged irregularities.
Dario Šimić's lawyer has declared that his client does not feel guilty and has never done anything unlawful, following questioning by USKOK, and does not expect to be detained.
Neda Livljanić, a retired former head of the Department for Tourism, is once again under scrutiny by USKOK in a new anti-corruption operation, this time alongside Pripuz.
An employee of the Municipality of Sveti Đurđ in Croatia has been accused by USKOK of embezzling over 144,000 euros from a kindergarten's account using false payment orders.
Fabrizio Vižintin, the mayor of Buje, has been arrested by USKOK on suspicion of corruption and land malversations, expanding an earlier investigation.
Josip Horvat Bambo has been arrested, with USKOK announcing details of the investigation into his alleged shady dealings. The arrest is part of a broader inquiry into illicit activities.
A 19-year-old in Croatia has agreed to a plea bargain with USKOK at the Split County Court, accepting a one-year unconditional prison sentence for the criminal act of terrorism after admitting to sending bomb threats.
Filming has commenced in Zagreb for the new RTL series 'Specijalisti,' described as a blend of intense police investigation and complex human relationships, focusing on USKOK and various affairs.
Croatian anti-corruption authorities (USKOK) have expanded an investigation into cocaine smuggling, linking truck drivers from Dugo Selo and Zagorje to the transport of 138 kg of cocaine. The investigation utilized data obtained from the Sky ECC encrypted messaging application.
Neurosurgeon Krešimir Rotim has reached a plea deal with USKOK in the 'Microscopes affair,' confirmed by the Zagreb County Court, allowing him to avoid prison.
USKOK has filed an indictment against Luka Domačinović, a long-serving police chief from Bajakovo, before the County Court in Osijek, for abuse of position and authority and falsification of official documents.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency USKOK has indicted a former model known as 'DiCaprio' and 14 collaborators for forming a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering, allegedly earning over 63,500 euros.
Viktor Šimunić's mother expressed that learning about a USKOK raid on their home was more difficult than her cancer diagnosis. Meanwhile, political parties SDP and Možemo have voiced their support for Viktor Šimunić.
Croatia's SDP, Možemo, and DOSIP parties claim that the prosecution of Viktor Šimunić by USKOK is politically motivated, aiming to silence him and facilitate Dragan Primorac's appointment as head of the Croatian Olympic Committee.
The mayor of Oroslavje, Viktor Šimunić, sharply criticized institutions on Facebook after a USKOK operation, claiming he was a victim of political intimidation for questioning public funds.
Croatia's anti-corruption office, USKOK, has requested pre-trial detention for Vinko Grgić, who officially resumed his duties as mayor of Nova Gradiška after winning snap local elections.
Croatia's anti-corruption office (USKOK) has responded to accusations from Oroslavje Mayor Viktor Šimunić, who claimed a house search was political pressure due to his questioning of public money spending in sports federations, with USKOK denying the allegations.
It took six years for investigators to unlock the mobile phone of Ružica Njavro, former secretary in the cabinet of then-Minister of Agriculture Marija Vučković. The phone, seized in a major USKOK operation in May 2020, could be very important in the trial of former ministers.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has seized documents from the company IKOM as part of an investigation into suspected bid rigging for a 40 million euro contract, though the company claims it met all conditions.
Dario Zurovec, Mayor of Sveta Nedelja, has accused Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević of focusing on him while USKOK investigations in Zagreb halt joint water supply projects.
A prominent Croatian football club official has been arrested in an USKOK anti-corruption operation, suspected of attempting to bribe a judge who also works as a criminal police officer specializing in corruption.
USKOK, in coordination with Eurojust and Italian judiciary, announced the dismantling of a dangerous criminal organization, with 23 arrests, whose leader continued to issue orders from prison.
A Croatian court has returned nearly 14,000 euros to former USO chief Kostanjević, which had been blocked in his account following his arrest.
Arrests and urgent evidentiary actions are being carried out in the areas of Zagreb and Karlovac, Croatia, under the order of USKOK (Office for Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime), targeting multiple individuals suspected of being part of a criminal organization.
The Zagreb County Court has confirmed the USKOK indictment against SDP Member of Parliament and city councilor Barbara Antolić Vupora, along with Vlado Podbrežnič, the acting head of the Administrative Department for Construction and Municipal Economy of Varaždin. This confirmation marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against the SDP official.
Following a major USKOK operation in Varaždin over a year ago, the first plea bargains have been reached at the Zagreb County Court in a case involving an SDP representative, with two defendants pleading guilty.
A cocaine smuggling ring has been dismantled in Croatia, leading to USKOK indicting five suspects, one of whom was found with an arsenal of weapons.
The mother of the main defendant in a significant Croatian tax affair has confessed, leading to 18 judgments based on plea bargains between the accused and USKOK (Croatian anti-corruption agency).
Vedran Pavlek's mobile phones, cards, and a notebook have been transferred to Croatia from Kazakhstan. Pavlek continues to oppose his extradition to Croatia.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has launched an investigation into the Croatian Handball Federation and the Croatian Olympic Committee. The probe focuses on potential irregularities within these prominent sports organizations.
Vinko Grgić, the former mayor of Nova Gradiška, submitted his candidacy for the snap local elections scheduled for May 17. He faces several past affairs and was previously apprehended by USKOK.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption agency has announced details of an expanded investigation in the 'Robert DiCaprio' case, following an initial investigation against six suspects and now including three additional individuals.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has reportedly initiated an investigation or entered the premises of the country's Volleyball Federation. This action suggests a potential probe into alleged irregularities within the organization.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has launched an investigation against nine Croatian citizens, dubbed "taxi kings," with seven facing potential pre-trial detention based on a criminal complaint from the Zagreb Police Department.
During a session of Croatia's Anti-Corruption Council, accusations were made against the State Properties agency and the anti-corruption office USKOK, highlighting the ongoing absence of a central register for state-owned real estate.
A recent operation by USKOK in Croatian sports has prompted questions regarding the effectiveness and purpose of supervisory boards in the sector.
Police, acting on a USKOK order, raided the Croatian Judo Federation to seize documents related to payments for the vacation of Siniša Krajač, the secretary-general of the Croatian Olympic Committee.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption agency filed an indictment against six Croatian citizens in Split for illegal trade as part of a criminal organization, which allegedly amassed 186,000 euros.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption and organized crime agency, has indicted 25 individuals before the Split County Court, following an investigation that dismantled a major drug trafficking network.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has filed an indictment against 20 Croatian citizens before the Zagreb County Court, alleging they operated a criminal organization that illegally gained 16 million euros.
Jagoda Bončina Franjković has been convicted in Croatia's Hipodrom affair, following plea bargains with USKOK that also led to the conviction of former co-owners of Eurolex zaštita and the seizure of 1.35 million euros from the company.
USKOK has requested pre-trial detention for five out of six suspects, including Vedran Pavlek, on suspicion of embezzling 30 million euros from the Croatian Ski Association over the past decade through fictitious invoices. International and European arrest warrants are expected.
Several individuals have been arrested in Croatia on suspicion of corruption within the Croatian Ski Association (HSS), allegedly defrauding the organization of at least 30 million euros over 12 years. The former director of alpine skiing is reportedly among the suspects.
Croatian police and USKOK (anti-corruption agency) conducted an operation leading to several arrests for corruption and money laundering, with investigations reportedly involving hundreds of thousands of euros from the Croatian Ski Association.
The University of Zadar has awarded a special recognition to former rector Dijana Vican, despite an ongoing USKOK investigation and the demonstrative departure of Professor Vučetić.
Croatia's USKOK anti-corruption agency has launched an operation across two cities, leading to arrests and urgent investigative actions, including the apprehension of a former HDZ mayor.
A judge has accepted the Uskok proposal, ordering pre-trial detention for all suspects, including the son of the court chief, due to the risk of repeating criminal offenses, according to the Osijek County Court.
The COUNTY HEAD says he fired him as soon as he found out USKOK was investigating him, but that's not exactly true.
MOST councilor Milan Perišić filed a criminal complaint with USKOK due to suspicions of abuse of position in the Brda-Umovi wind farm project and is requesting an urgent suspension of all work at the site.
Liberia has accused a Croatian man of being a drug lord, with Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK also investigating him and possessing his messages. The case involves a company registered in Monrovia where one of his co-defendants is a co-owner.
USKOK accused 10 people of drug cooperation. They are also charging a lawyer
Gospić Mayor Darko Milinović demonstratively threw the results of an expert assessment, published by USKOK on August 6, into a trash can just before a committee meeting.
Five men have been charged by USKOK for organized drug dealing in Istria, Croatia, allegedly earning over 116,000 euros illegally.
Three Croatian citizens and one foreign national have been arrested in connection with a fire near Zadar, with authorities investigating a possible link to terrorism.
Two customs officers have been indicted for allegedly allowing a businessman from Bosnia and Herzegovina to import equipment without paying customs duties and taxes. USKOK accused them of enabling the duty-free import of goods.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, flying approximately 700 kilometers, just before major joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. This provocation prompted the US and nearly 40 allies to condemn unannounced ballistic missile tests and call for 24-hour advance warnings for future launches.
USKOK has charged five men with smuggling 701 gas tanks from Serbia into Croatia, earning 145,500 euros from their illegal sale.
USKOK has filed an indictment before the County Court in Osijek against a 26-year-old man with dual Croatian and Serbian citizenship, accused of smuggling cocaine as part of a criminal organization. The charges relate to a significant drug trafficking operation.
Croatia's Most party is demanding immediate remediation and criminal prosecution of those responsible after USKOK confirmed that waters in the Lika region are polluted.
Željko Kerum has resigned from his political party after USKOK initiated proceedings against him for illegal construction and alleged manipulation of property legalization.
Croatian politician Željko Kerum was questioned by USKOK, the national anti-corruption office, with his lawyer stating that he does not feel guilty and is an upstanding citizen.
Damir Šegota has been ordered into investigative detention on suspicion of corruption and money laundering. USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, plans to question eight witnesses as the investigation continues.
Pavasović Visković clarified that Siniša Krajač was not arrested during a USKOK operation due to a lack of suspicion of a criminal offense, while also defending the legality of Hajduk Split's business practices.
Branimir Paro Vidolin, a long-time caterer and temporary head of the HDZ party in Pag, Croatia, is under investigation by USKOK for allegedly leaking police secrets.
USKOK has filed an indictment against a 58-year-old Croatian customs officer before the Zagreb County Court for bribery and abuse of position and authority, following an investigation launched in March.
BRIGADIR Ivica Devčić, bivši šef nabave Ministarstva obrane, danas je ispitan u USKOK-u zbog sumnje na pogodovanje u postupku nabave vojne opreme.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has revealed details of an investigation into an elite police inspector accused of leaking confidential information from the Ministry of Interior to a drug clan led by a kickboxer. The officer is alleged to have acted as a 'mole' within the police department, providing secrets to the criminal organization.
Mobile homes have been removed from an illegal camp in Tisno, Croatia, for which former footballer Dario Šimić reportedly obtained permits unlawfully. An investigation by USKOK also involves a local HSS politician.
Former Croatian Interior Minister Ranko Ostojić publicly mocked former footballer Dario Šimić on Facebook following Šimić's arrest in an anti-corruption operation by USKOK and the police.
A major anti-corruption operation launched by Croatia's Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime (USKOK) and Croatian police has resulted in several arrests, including a former Croatian national football team player.
Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK has launched a major investigation in Buje, targeting Mayor Fabrizio Vižintin and others for alleged corruption. The investigation has been expanded to include the mayor, a construction company director, and two Slovenian citizens.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency USKOK has initiated a large-scale operation in the Istrian town of Buje, conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions against multiple individuals suspected of corruption-related criminal offenses, as part of an expanded 'Buje' corruption affair.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has revealed new details in a case opened in March, outlining how an individual known as 'Bambo' allegedly colluded with an HDZ mayor to illicitly obtain 1.3 million euros.
Residents, including comedian Martin Short, are expressing anger over a proposed residential development near Ontario's Lake Rosseau in Seguin Township, with councillors appearing divided on the issue.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has indicted a 19-year-old man on terrorism charges for sending false bomb threats to schools and kindergartens. The indictment follows an investigation into the disruptive and alarming messages.
A 40 million euro tender in Zagreb has been overturned, prompting an investigation by USKOK (Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime). The tender's collapse is linked to the ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
The Croatian political party Most has filed a criminal complaint with USKOK against the leaders of the Croatian Olympic Committee (HOO) and related individuals, alleging misuse of public funds and rigged contracts.
The Croatian anti-corruption office (USKOK) is facing difficulties as a court has returned the indictment against Šegon and Kralj for alleged bribery in exchange for acquittals for a second time.
USKOK, after an investigation, has filed an indictment before the County Court in Rijeka against 14 Croatian citizens and one citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mostovac MP Zvonimir Troskot compared the ruling HDZ party to the communist party, accused USKOK of bias, and called Dragan Primorac a dangerous person for any public office.
Croatia's anti-corruption office, USKOK, has launched an investigation into Šimunić for alleged irregularities, with a company involved releasing documents to defend their pricing practices.
Croatia's USKOK has expanded its investigation into a criminal organization accused of stealing at least 21 vehicles worth nearly 300,000 euros in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2020.
Following police and USKOK searches of Oroslavje Mayor Viktor Šimunić's home and office, a poll of 30,000 Index readers revealed public sentiment on whether they trust the anti-corruption agency or the mayor more.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has launched a new operation involving arrests and urgent investigative actions in the areas of Imotski and Medulin. The actions are being carried out by the Zagreb Police Department.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, believes the wiretapping of the Supreme Court chief was legal, with the High Criminal Court now tasked to make a final decision on the matter.
Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK announced two investigations against criminal groups suspected of customs evasion and illegal trade, reportedly centered around a mysterious Serbian individual named Rade.
Croatian anti-corruption police (USKOK) have launched a large-scale operation across multiple counties, arresting members of a criminal association suspected of illegal trade and customs evasion.
Former HDZ minister Božidar Kalmeta announced an appeal against his non-final guilty verdict by the Zagreb County Court in the 'Traffic Renaissance of Croatia' affair, with the USKOK also planning an appeal.
Croatian authorities, in an operation organized by USKOK, seized 105 kilograms of cannabis in a container at the port of Ploče. Ten individuals were arrested in connection with the drug bust.
A group suspected of smuggling over a ton of tobacco, hidden in a woodshed, has been apprehended in Croatia, with USKOK investigating the case.
Despite recent announcements by Habijan promising faster trials, the corruption proceedings against Varaždin Mayor Neven Bosilj, accused by USKOK of influence peddling, have already encountered delays at the outset.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, has blocked assets valued at 4.5 million euros. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into the Croatian Ski Association affair, which involves Pavlek.
Former Croatian minister Božidar Kalmeta, in a retrial, denies Uskok's accusations of embezzling money and misusing a film for party promotion.
The Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms concluded there was no mobbing or discrimination in a former employee's case at the 'Ivan Uskoković' school, but identified several organizational and procedural failures by the school and ministry.
USKOK has filed an indictment against three Ukrainians arrested in Dubrovnik who allegedly defrauded investors of over 1.2 million euros by posing as financial experts.
Croatian anti-corruption police (USKOK) are conducting arrests in the Nova Gradiška area as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption.
A prominent entrepreneur from Osijek and a Zagreb-based lawyer reached a settlement with Croatia's anti-corruption agency USKOK, receiving sentences for bribery related to securing a loan.
Dissatisfaction has escalated into a full-blown rebellion at the Split sailing club in Croatia, with members accusing president Marko Bertolin of misusing club funds and planning to report him to the anti-corruption agency USKOK.
Croatian anti-corruption agency USKOK has expanded its investigation against model DiCaprio and his team for real estate fraud, causing damages exceeding 6.7 million euros.
Reports indicate a proposal to extend and broaden Kela's freedom of choice experiment for individuals over 65 in Finland.
Index.hr issued an apology to Irena Miličević regarding an article published on December 30, 2025, titled "USKOK filed an indictment against Obersnel and a celebrated water polo player."
Branimir Malenica, known as the "taxi king," was taken in for questioning by USKOK today following an operation that led to his arrest along with nine other individuals.
The Croatian Judo Federation is under investigation by USKOK following allegations of financial irregularities and blackmail, including claims that a son's vacation was paid for and demands for €50,000 to prevent the release of explicit recordings. Police have raided the federation's premises, and an employee who reported the issues was reportedly fired.
Police, acting on orders from the USKOK anti-corruption agency, raided the Croatian Judo Federation today to seize documentation related to spending and bill payments.
Jutarnji.hr published a correction concerning an article from February 26, 2026, titled 'Marija Knez's move caused chaos, judges reacted sharply: Look when she timed the publication.' The correction was issued by Mario Pešić through his attorney.
Croatia's anti-corruption office, USKOK, has filed an indictment against 20 Croatian citizens before the Zagreb County Court for cocaine and cannabis trafficking, with activities extending into Bosnia and Herzegovina.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption agency, has indicted the former mayor of Višnjan for allegedly rigging tenders for municipal land and illegally exchanging properties to his own benefit.
Croatia's USKOK has indicted five individuals for illegally extracting secret data from the Ministry of Interior's system. The accused allegedly used this information to inform criminals about ongoing police investigations and surveillance, checking if they or other criminals were under secret police observation.
Vedran Pavlek, former director of HSS, has been ordered into investigative detention for allegedly being on the run, as prosecutors seek him in connection with the suspected embezzlement of 30 million euros.
Croatia's anti-corruption agency, USKOK, is conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions in Zagreb and Istria related to a criminal organization, with reports indicating that one suspect, Pavlek, is currently abroad.
Croatian authorities, including USKOK and PNUSKOK, are conducting arrests and urgent investigative actions in Zagreb and Istria related to the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Ski Association, with Vedran Pavlek reportedly among those targeted.
Croatia's USKOK has filed an indictment against six Croatian citizens, accusing them of forming a criminal organization involved in cultivating and selling marijuana and cocaine, as well as planning violent confrontations.
Croatian authorities have expanded their investigation against Josip and Monika Šincek and other suspects, launching a probe into three more Croatian citizens for severe environmental crimes related to illegal waste disposal in Senj.