Belgrade Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Murder Cover-Up and Disappearance
Veselin Milic, Belgrade’s police chief, was arrested for allegedly covering up a murder and assisting an offender after a May 12 restaurant shooting. The victim, Aleksandar Nesovic (identified as A.N.), disappeared following a meeting Milic organized. Shell casings and blood were found; a body in a metal drum near Indjija is being tested for DNA. Milic was removed from his post, and three other suspects were detained. The case has sparked political backlash, with opposition demanding Interior Minister Ivica Dacic’s resignation.
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Serbian Police Investigate Body in Drum Linked to Ex-Police Chief's Arrest
Serbian prosecutors believe a body found buried in a metal drum near Indjija is that of a man who disappeared after a restaurant shooting, prompting the arrest of former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milic. The Higher Prosecutor's Office is investigating 10 people for aggravated murder and related crimes. Milic was arrested for failing to report a crime and assisting an offender. According to the prosecution, on May 12, Milic allegedly lured the victim, identified only as A.N., to a restaurant called 27 without his security guards, where an accomplice shot him. Two shell casings and blood traces were found at the scene. The victim's partner reported him missing after he last contacted her at 11 p.m. that night. Milic, who previously served as an advisor to President Aleksandar Vucic, was removed from his post as Belgrade police chief upon his arrest. DNA analysis is underway to confirm the victim's identity.
Balkan InsightBelgrade Police Commander Arrested Over Alleged Murder Cover-up
Veselin Milic, the commander of the Belgrade Police Directorate, was arrested on suspicion of covering up a murder and assisting in the disposal of a victim's body. The arrest follows reports that Milic organized a meeting on May 12 at a Belgrade restaurant involving figures from rival criminal groups. During the gathering, an argument allegedly erupted, leading to the shooting death of Aleksandar Nesovic, a member of the New Belgrade gang. Milic and three officers from his personal security detail are accused of removing the body and clearing incriminating evidence. Although the victim's wife reported him missing after their last phone call at the restaurant, forensic investigators later discovered blood traces linking the scene to the crime. The victim's body has not yet been recovered. An additional suspect accused of carrying out the killing was also detained. The incident has triggered significant political backlash, with opposition parties demanding the resignation of Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and the police chief, accusing the government of yielding to organized crime. Milic, a former security adviser to President Aleksandar Vucic, had previously received state honors for courage.
Cyprus MailBelgrade Police Chief Arrested in Missing Person and Shooting Case
Veselin Milic, the Chief of the Belgrade Police, has been arrested and detained for 48 hours in connection with the disappearance of a man identified as A.N. and an alleged shooting at a Belgrade restaurant. The Higher Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade suspects Milic of failing to report the crime and its perpetrator, as well as assisting an offender. Following the arrest, the Serbian Interior Ministry announced that Milic is no longer the head of the capital's police force, though it did not specify if he resigned or was dismissed. The investigation began after A.N.'s partner reported him missing; authorities discovered shell casings and blood traces at the restaurant where A.N. was last seen. Three other individuals, including two men suspected of attempted aggravated murder and illegal weapon possession, and the restaurant owner accused of aiding an offender, have also been detained. Milic, who previously served as police chief from 2013 to 2018 and later as an adviser to President Aleksandar Vucic, was appointed to his recent post in November 2020.
Balkan InsightBelgrade Police Chief Arrested in Missing Person and Shooting Case
Veselin Milic, the Chief of the Belgrade Police, has been arrested and detained for 48 hours in connection with the disappearance of a man identified as A.N. and an alleged shooting at a Belgrade restaurant. The Higher Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade suspects Milic of failing to report the crime and its perpetrator, as well as assisting an offender. Following the arrest, the Serbian Interior Ministry announced that Milic is no longer the head of the capital's police force, though it did not specify if he resigned or was dismissed. The investigation began after A.N.'s partner reported him missing; authorities subsequently discovered shell casings and blood traces at the restaurant. Two other suspects were arrested for attempted aggravated murder and illegal weapon possession, while the restaurant owner was detained for aiding an offender. Milic, who previously served as police chief from 2013 to 2018 and later as an adviser to President Aleksandar Vucic, was appointed to his recent post in November 2020. This high-profile arrest highlights significant developments in Serbia's law enforcement accountability.
Balkan InsightBelgrade Police Chief Arrested in Missing Person and Shooting Case
Veselin Milic, the Chief of the Belgrade Police, has been arrested and detained for 48 hours in connection with the disappearance of a man identified as A.N. and an alleged shooting at a Belgrade restaurant. The Higher Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade suspects Milic of failing to report the crime and its perpetrator, as well as assisting an offender. Consequently, the Serbian Interior Ministry announced that Milic is no longer the head of the Belgrade Police Department, though it did not specify if he resigned or was dismissed. The investigation began after A.N.'s partner reported his disappearance following last contact at a restaurant. Authorities discovered shell casings and blood traces at the scene. Two other suspects were arrested for attempted aggravated murder and illegal weapon possession, while the restaurant owner was detained for aiding an offender. Milic, who previously served as police chief from 2013 to 2018 and later as an adviser to President Aleksandar Vucic, was appointed to his recent role in November 2020. This high-profile arrest highlights significant legal and political developments within Serbia's law enforcement leadership.
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