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Davor Macura, the owner of Alta Bank, has been remanded in custody for 30 days following an investigation into the disappearance of 45 billion dinars. The bank's license was revoked shortly before the arrest, a sequence of events that has left regulators and depositors alike looking for answers. An Air Serbia flight to Moscow carrying three prominent officials—Aleksandar Vulin, Dušan Bajatović, and Nenad Popović—was diverted back to Belgrade over Lithuania for what the airline called security checks. Mr Vulin claimed he slept through the detour; Mr Bajatović claimed he was traveling to discuss gas supplies and Alta Bank. They reached Moscow on the second attempt. The government is also being asked to explain why a list of presidential pardons remained hidden for a month. The list reportedly includes a former interior ministry official and individuals who attacked students. It is a busy week for those interested in Serbian justice, as a new anti-corruption report simultaneously details how the ruling party allegedly used state resources to influence recent elections.

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Davor Macura, the owner of Alta Bank, and two others have been formally detained for up to 30 days in connection with the alleged embezzlement of approximately 45 billion dinars from the bank. This action follows the National Bank of Serbia's revocation of Alta Bank's operating license and the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings, with investigations focusing on unauthorized cash withdrawals from the bank's vault.

N1: Davor Macura, Owner of Alta Bank, Detained for Up to 30 Days

Davor Macura, the owner of Alta Bank, has been ordered to be detained for up to 30 days.

Danas: Davor Macura remanded in custody for 30 days

Davor Macura has been ordered to remain in custody for up to 30 days.

N1: What Happened During the NBS Executive Board Session When Alta Bank's License…

An investigation reveals details of the National Bank of Serbia's executive board meeting where Alta Bank's license was revoked, with subsequent reports indicating the owner, Davor Macura, has been detained.

Insajder: Davor Macura and Two Others Detained in Case of 45 Billion Dinars from Alta Bank

Davor Macura and two other suspects have been remanded in custody in connection with the alleged withdrawal of 45 billion dinars from Alta Bank.

Danas: Presidential Pardons: Why was the list of Aleksandar Vučić's pardons hidden…

Questions are being raised about why a list of presidential pardons, including those for Dijana Hrkalović and individuals who attacked students, was kept secret for over a month.

An Air Serbia flight to Moscow, carrying former Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, Srbijagas Director Dušan Bajatović, and Minister without portfolio Nenad Popović, was diverted over Lithuania and returned to Belgrade for additional security checks on one passenger before departing again for its destination. Vulin stated his trip was for business, while Bajatović cited gas supply issues and Alta Bank problems as reasons for his travel.

Vreme: Vulin, Bajatović, Popović: What happened on flight JU 134 to Moscow?

An Air Serbia flight JU 134 to Moscow, carrying Aleksandar Vulin, Dušan Bajatović, and Nenad Popović, was diverted back to Belgrade after several hours and then departed again for Moscow, raising questions about the politicians' travel intentions.

Nova: Plane Carrying Vulin Diverted to Moscow

An airplane that was supposed to land in Belgrade last night, reportedly due to Aleksandar Vulin, successfully landed in Moscow early this morning.

Danas: Dušan Bajatović explains trip to Moscow: I went for gas and Alta Bank issues…

Dušan Bajatović stated he traveled to Moscow due to gas supply issues and problems with Alta Bank, and that he is unaware of the reasons for Vulin and Popović's travel.

Danas: Vulin: I traveled to Moscow for business, slept during the flight, woke up in…

Aleksandar Vulin stated that his trip to Moscow was for business, that he slept through the flight, and was woken up upon arrival in Belgrade.

Vreme: Bajatović: I went to Moscow due to problems with Alta Bank and gas

Srbijagas director Dušan Bajatović stated he was on the Air Serbia flight to Moscow that was returned to Belgrade due to issues with Alta Bank and gas supply.

Vreme: Air Serbia: Flight to Moscow returned due to additional security checks for a…

Air Serbia explained that flight JU 134 to Moscow was diverted over Lithuania and returned to Belgrade because of additional security checks required for one of its passengers.

N1: Plane Carrying Vulin, Bajatović, and Popović Lands After Being Diverted from…

A plane carrying Serbian officials Vulin, Bajatović, and Popović landed after it was initially turned back from a flight bound for Moscow.

Nova: Vulin: I Slept During Flight to Moscow, Woken Up in Belgrade

Aleksandar Vulin stated that he was sleeping during his flight to Moscow and was woken up upon arrival back in Belgrade.

Nova: Bajatović: Unaware of Vulin and Popović's Russia Trip, I Traveled for Gas and…

Bajatović stated he doesn't know why Vulin and Popović traveled to Russia, explaining his own trip was related to gas supplies and problems with Alta banka.

Ongoing questions surround the secrecy of presidential pardons issued by former President Aleksandar Vučić, particularly those involving Dijana Hrkalović and individuals linked to student attacks. Separately, discussions are advancing on the implementation of lustration or vetting processes as crucial tools for reforming Serbian institutions and ensuring transitional justice.

Insajder: Lustration or Vetting: How to Reform Institutions Without Political Revenge?

The article discusses the concepts of lustration and vetting as potential tools for reforming Serbian institutions and achieving transitional justice, drawing on international examples and expert opinions.

Vreme: Police must undergo serious reform and lustration

Spasoje Vulević, former commander of the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit, discusses the police's role during the election night, the need for reform, and why he refused to allow the SAJ to participate in blockades.

Insajder: From Tragedy to Pardon: How No One Is Accountable for Deaths at Milan…

The article questions how it came to be that no one is being held accountable for the deaths of two workers at the 'Milan Blagojević – Namenska' factory, despite a pardon being issued.

An inquiry has been launched into the whereabouts of Siniša Mali, who is considered a key candidate to become a protected witness against the previous government. This comes amidst a report from the Agency for Prevention of Corruption detailing how officials from the Serbian Progressive Party allegedly abused their positions in the period leading up to the recent elections.

Nova: Where is Siniša Mali? Most Interesting Candidate for Witness Against Former…

An inquiry into the whereabouts of Siniša Mali, who is described as the most interesting candidate to become a protected witness against the previous government.

N1: How SNS Officials Abused Their Positions Before Elections: Anti-Corruption…

A report from the Agency for Prevention of Corruption details how officials from the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) allegedly misused their positions in the lead-up to elections.

The Adria News Network (ANN) has announced that its channels, N1 and Nova S, will become accessible through Telekom and Yettel, with a significant investment exceeding €11.3 million planned for Nova S in 2027.

N1: ANN: N1 and Nova S to be Available via Telekom and Yettel; Over €11.3 Million…

The Adria News Network (ANN) reports that N1 and Nova S will become accessible through Telekom and Yettel, with significant investment planned for Nova S in 2027.

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