Belgrade prosecutor expands Senjak murder probe to 11 suspects
The Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor's Office has expanded its investigation into the May 12 aggravated murder of A. N. at a Senjak restaurant to 11 suspects.
- The Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor's Office has expanded the Senjak investigation to 11 suspects.
- The probe started on May 12, when the aggravated murder of A. N. took place at a Senjak restaurant.
- The victim's remains were found in a barrel on Indjija municipal territory on May 21, with DNA confirming the identity.
- The prosecutor's office has so far issued more than 16 statements on the case.
The Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office has expanded its investigation into the aggravated murder of A. N. to a total of 11 suspects. The case began on May 12, when an offense under Article 114 of the Criminal Code was committed at a restaurant in Senjak.
According to prosecutor’s office statements issued over the past two weeks, the investigation covers the perpetrators, those who helped conceal the offense and individuals charged with failure to report. The case is being handled by a dedicated panel of the Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Timeline of the investigation
The offense was committed on May 12 at a Senjak restaurant, according to prosecutors. The victim has been publicly identified by the initials A. N. Subsequent procedural steps cover the following key dates:
- May 13: A. N. reported missing to police
- May 15: former chief of the Belgrade Police Administration, Veselin M., arrested
- May 21: human remains found in a barrel on the territory of Indjija municipality
- May 26: DNA analysis confirmed the identity of the remains
- May 28: investigation expanded, 10 suspects in detention
According to informal accounts from sources close to the investigation, prosecutors have issued a large number of orders for special evidentiary actions during the probe, ranging from DNA forensic work to analysis of electronic communications.
Charges and classification
The suspects face several offenses charged concurrently. According to informal accounts, the criminal classification covers:
- aggravated murder under Article 114 of the Criminal Code
- assistance to the offender after the commission of a criminal offense under Article 333 of the Criminal Code
- failure to report a criminal offense and offender under Article 332 of the Criminal Code
- unlawful manufacture, possession, carrying and trade of weapons under Article 348 of the Criminal Code
The offense of aggravated murder under Article 114 of the Criminal Code is punishable by imprisonment of at least 10 years or life imprisonment, while the offenses of assistance and failure to report carry significantly lighter prescribed penalties under the applicable statutory classification.
A dedicated panel of pretrial judges at the Belgrade Higher Court has ordered detention for the suspects of up to 30 days.
Appeal to media and continued investigation
Through release number 1140, prosecutors called on media to refrain from publishing unverified information. The reason, prosecutors said, is the risk that such publications could compromise the investigation and influence witnesses.
Under standard procedure, the initial 30-day detention period may be extended. The Belgrade Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office said information on further proceedings would be made public through official releases.
The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final court decision.
Will prosecutors expand the investigation to other people who may have taken part in committing or concealing the offense?
