Milan Radoiçiq and Zvonko Veselinoviç Set Their Sights on Montenegro’s Road Construction TendersPodgorica, Montenegro – Milan Radoiçiq, a key figure responsible for the terrorist attack in Banjskë, northern Kosovo, and his close business associate, Zvonko Veselinoviç, are reportedly targeting road construction tenders in Montenegro. The two controversial Serbian businessmen are attempting to secure lucrative contracts for a major road project in the neighboring country.
According to information from the Montenegrin portal ETV, companies linked to Radoiçiq and Veselinoviç, both known for their strong ties to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, are pushing to gain influence in Montenegro’s government. Their goal is to take control of the section of the highway from Andrijevica to Boljar in Montenegro, a project valued at over 600 million euros.
The controversial businessmen are said to be leveraging connections with several ministers in Montenegro’s government to secure the tender. Their companies, which have been operating despite being blacklisted by both the United States and the United Kingdom, are seeking to take advantage of Montenegro’s road development projects.
ETV further reports that CIP Traffic Institute, a Serbian company with a murky history, is trying to undermine the local Montenegrin company Monteput, which had previously secured the tender for the Andrijevica highway section. The challenge to the tender process has resulted in a temporary suspension of the highway construction project.
Radoiçiq and Veselinoviç’s companies have been under scrutiny for years due to their ties to organized crime. Radoiçiq, once known as the deputy leader of the largest Kosovo Serb party, is now notorious for his role in organizing violent actions against Kosovo, while Veselinoviç is known for his past criminal activities, including a heroin trafficking incident in 2003.
Despite their blacklisting by Western nations, the two men have maintained a strong presence in the Serbian political and business scene, reportedly receiving backing from the Serbian government. Their companies have already been involved as subcontractors in road construction projects in Serbia, including a partnership with Chinese firms, which has seen Serbia borrow large sums of money to fund the construction of major infrastructure projects.
The push for a significant stake in Montenegro’s road construction projects marks a new chapter in the business dealings of these controversial figures. As they seek to establish their foothold in the Montenegrin market, their involvement raises concerns about corruption, criminal influence, and the potential for political manipulation in the region.
This development highlights the growing influence of Serbian business figures aligned with Vučić in the Balkans, who are increasingly active in neighboring countries, including Montenegro, where they seek to capitalize on critical infrastructure projects. Whether Montenegro’s government will allow this expansion remains uncertain, as opposition parties and civil society continue to monitor these developments closely.
