Marko Parezanović, one of the senior leaders of Serbia’s Security-Information Agency (BIA), has been removed from his post, with Nikola Vasiljević, former head of BIA’s Novi Sad center, appointed as his replacement, according to Nova.rs sources.
Parezanović has reportedly been reassigned as an advisor to the BIA director, a position with significantly reduced authority and influence over agency operations. Sources indicate that further personnel changes within BIA are expected by the end of the year.
Parezanović has been publicly known as a loyalist to the Serbian president, but his tenure has been marked by numerous controversies and questionable actions. His name appeared in the “Sky” messages involving the Šarić brothers, discussing alleged influence over lighter sentences for Darko Šarić before an appellate court session. The correspondence also mentioned appellate judge Milimir Lukić, described as impervious to influence, while the identity of an individual referred to as “Oskar” remains unclear.
Adding to concerns about his professional conduct, Parezanović has been reported to attend events organized by far-right groups, raising questions about his political neutrality and the ethical standards of one of Serbia’s top security officials.
Security experts note that Parezanović’s removal comes at a time when BIA, facing multiple scandals and doubts about impartiality, needs to restore credibility and strengthen its professional capacity.
