Shteriev: Council of Public Prosecutors ruled unanimously to start a procedure for the dismissal of Janeva


The Council of Public Prosecutors has ruled unanimously to start a procedure for the dismissal of Katica Janeva from her post as chief of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, according to Council President Kole Shteriev. Shteriev said a report would be submitted to Parliament by Friday at the latest, and Parliament is then to continue the procedure …

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The Prosecutors Council start a procedure for the dismissal of Katica Janeva


The Council of Public Prosecutors has ruled unanimously to start a procedure for the dismissal of Katica Janeva from her post as chief of the Special Prosecutor’s Office, citing that “all conditions were met” to do so. Council President Kole Shteriev said a report would be submitted to Parliament, which is to continue the procedure …

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Kamchev questioned by prosecutors as witness in the “Racket” case


Orce Kamchev, who reported the Racket case to authorities, was questioned Monday as a witness at the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime and Corruption. Kamchev has accused Bojan Jovanovski and Zoran Mileski of racketeering. The two men are suspected of extorting money from him and in return, Kamchev allegedly was expected to have his …

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Parties return to Parliament after the holidays with the fate of the SPO on the agenda


Political parties are expected to return to the debate over the adoption of the Law on the Public Prosecutor General’s Office and the fate of the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office. Adoption of this law is part of the reforms the EU is seeking and related to the date for the start of accession talks. Prime …

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Online portals publish documents with Kamchev’s statement in the “Racket” case


A snapshot of a document allegedly containing a statement given by Orce Kamchev at the Prosecutor’s Office over the “Racket” case, which was published by some of the online portals that also gave an account of its contents and mentioned names of officials, caused quite a stir on Saturday with PM Zoran Zaev, Ministers Nikola …

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Security measures in prison – Katica does not run into Boki 13


Goran Adamovski Katica Janeva briefly left the investigative prison in Shutka yesterday where she was ordered a thirty-day detention for involvement in the Racket case. Escorted by the police, she was taken to her hometown Gevgelija where her mother was buried, who died the day her daughter was arrested. Janeva only managed to get to …

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Interview with Justice Minister Deskoska: We have other options if the Prosecution law fails


Passing the Prosecution law will be a particular challenge because we need to get votes and support from people who are suspected or accused of crimes, or from political parties whose management members are suing. The stumbling block in the negotiations with the opposition is not Katica Janeva, as her term ends on September 15th. …

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Fetai: The SPO team is fully committed to fighting for justice and we’ll keep on doing our job


The Special Public Prosecutor’s Office continues to present its cases in court despite the fact that its head Katica Janeva has been put in detention over the Racket case, Fatime Fetai said today. According to the SPO prosecutor, current events can be considered a good sign that those breaking the law will be held accountable. …

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Katica Janeva escorted to the Criminal Court


Special prosecutor Katica Janeva was taken to the Skopje-based Criminal Court to appear before a pre-trial judge, who should decide on the prosecutor’s request for detention. Police on Wednesday searched Katica Janeva’s home in Kozle twice. Earlier today, police officers detained Janeva acting on an arrest warrant of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. She was transported …

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Furniture from Katica Janeva’s home confiscated by the police


Furniture belonging to the head prosecutor in the SPO Katica Janeva is being confiscated from her house in Skopje’s Kozle neighborhood, as she was brought back there under police escort following a police search of SPO’s offices. The police searching SPO’s offices confiscated Janeva’s computer acting upon an order. So far, there’s no information why …

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Ruskovska: No evidence to prove that other SPO prosecutors might be involved


There’s not enough evidence to suggest that Katica Janeva’s son has been involved in any illegal activities, Prosecutor Vilma Ruskovska said Wednesday after SPO’s head Katica Janeva was detained on charges of abuse of office. Speaking at a news conference, Ruskovska said there’s no evidence to prove that other SPO prosecutors might be involved. “The …

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After a five-hour interrogation – Katica Janeva feels no guilt over the “Racket” affair


After Tuesday’s five-hour questioning over the Racket case at the Prosecution for Organized Crime, Katica Janeva told the press she didn’t feel any guilt and didn’t know whether any politicians were involved in the scandal. Asked if it was her voice promising “everything will be fine” to Jordan Kamchev in the recently released recording, Janeva …

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Katica Janeva arrives to testify accompanied by a lawyer


Arriving to testify at the Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime accompanied by a lawyer, Special Prosecutor Katica Janeva said she hoped her testimony would speed up the “Racket” investigation. “I’m still a special prosecutor,” Janeva told reporters. “My coworkers are fully authorized to represent the state in court proceedings. I hope we see several resolutions …

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Katica Janeva to be questioned today by Prosecutor Ruskovska


Chief Special Public Prosecutor Katica Janeva on Tuesday will be questioned by Vilma Ruskovska, the prosecutor tasked with investigating the case. Janeva’s testimony is expected to clarify several issues puzzling the public after the Racket case was opened in July. As the scandal broke out, two suspected extortionists Bojan Jovanovski and Zoran Mileski were put …

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Katica Janeva denies the request to remove Fetai and Bubevski from SPO’s Titanic 3


Special Public Prosecutor Katica Janeva has denied the request submitted by the defense lawyer in the Titanic 3 case to remove the SPO’s prosecutors Fatime Fetai and Gavril Bubevski from the case. Defense attorney Elenko Milanov first submitted the request to judge Marija Kletnichka, who then forwarded it the SPO as the relevant authority on …

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Janeva to rule today on the dismissal of Fetai and Bubevski from “Titanic 3”


Head Special Public Prosecutor Katica Janeva is to rule by 14h on Monday on whether SPO’s prosecutors Fatime Fetai and Gavril Bubevski would be dismissed from SPO’s ‘Titanic 3’ case. Following a motion tabled by lawyer of the defense in the case, Elenko Milanov, the trial judge said a recording of the motion would be …

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