Serbia is using religious sites in Kosovo to facilitate illegal financial activities, and civil society activist Kaltrina Kamberi has stated that institutions must take immediate action to investigate and dismantle these illegal activities.
“Those who use religious institutions for illegal purposes should be prosecuted,” she said.
Kamberi’s comments came after a report revealed illegal activity at the Gračanica Monastery, where Serbian dinars continue to be exchanged despite a ban from the Central Bank of Kosovo. She also reminded that Serbia had used the Banjska Monastery for terrorism planning.
“As usual, Serbia using religion as a cover for illegal and criminal activities is no surprise. A prime example is the Banjska Monastery, which became a center for terrorism planning, with a large weapons depot discovered there, linked to Serbian terrorists involved in the Banjska attack. It seems that Serbia is now using religious sites to facilitate illegal financial activities, as seen at the Gračanica Monastery, where Serbian dinars are still exchanged despite the Central Bank of Kosovo’s ban,” she wrote on X.
Kamberi emphasized that the use of religious sites for promoting criminal behavior should not be tolerated.
“Kosovo’s institutions must take immediate action to investigate and dismantle these illegal activities. The continuous use of religious sites to bypass laws and promote criminal behavior cannot be tolerated. Kosovo must consistently enforce its laws, including the ban on the Serbian dinar, and ensure that those using religious institutions for illegal purposes are prosecuted, including so-called priests who cooperate in such illegal acts. It is vital for Kosovo’s authorities to show unwavering determination in protecting its sovereignty, maintaining the rule of law, and preventing Serbia from using religion as a tool for destabilization,” she emphasized.
