A Montenegrin media outlet has alleged that an operation linked to the recent European Union–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat may have been intended to divert public attention from the investigation into the killing of controversial Serbian businessman Aleksandar Nešović, also known as “Baje.”
According to a report published by ETV, growing public interest in what has become known as the “Senjak case” prompted efforts by Serbian authorities and individuals close to President Aleksandar Vučić to shift the focus away from the murder investigation.
The outlet claims that the dispatch of a group of individuals on a charter flight from Belgrade to Tivat ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit was designed to cast doubt on Montenegro’s ability to provide security for the high-level gathering while simultaneously redirecting attention from developments in the Nešović case.
Citing unnamed sources within Serbia’s security sector, ETV reported that the alleged operation was uncovered and ultimately prevented after France’s external intelligence agency, the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE), reportedly shared information with Montenegrin authorities regarding the individuals traveling to Montenegro.
The report also mentions former Serbian police officer Saša Lazić and former Serbian intelligence operative Dejan Ljevnaić, alleging that they may have played a role in organizing the group’s activities in Montenegro.
ETV further claims that following the failure of the alleged operation, President Vučić reportedly signaled that there would be no protected individuals in the Senjak investigation, including former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić.
According to sources cited by the outlet, relations between Vučić and Milić have reportedly deteriorated since the student protests held on March 15.
The report additionally alleges that Serbian security structures have been tasked with locating Miloš Medenica. ETV claims that elements of Serbia’s operational network in Montenegro have been engaged in this effort, including former diplomat and former police operative Ljubiša Milanović.
The media outlet noted that it remains unclear whether attempts to locate Medenica will be successful or whether direct cooperation with Montenegrin authorities will take place. It also reported that Medenica’s social media accounts have reportedly been inactive or blocked for approximately ten days.
The allegations published by ETV have not been independently verified, and no official statements from Serbian authorities, the French intelligence services, or Montenegrin institutions had been issued regarding the claims at the time of publication.
The report comes amid heightened political tensions in the region and growing scrutiny of security-related developments involving Serbia and Montenegro.
