Croatian investigative journalist Domagoj Margetić has claimed that Serbian businessman Zvonko Veselinović, who has been sanctioned by the United States, has deployed machinery from his company on infrastructure projects financed by the Republika Srpska budget in the Foča region, describing them as part of an alleged money laundering scheme.
According to Margetić, Inkop, a company linked to Veselinović, continues to work on projects commissioned by the administration of Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik. He alleges that these projects are being used to transfer and launder funds that, according to him, originate from corruption and financial misconduct in Serbia.
In his post, the journalist stated that the machinery had been moved from the Bukova Kosa area near Prijedor to Foča and that, although efforts had allegedly been made to conceal identifying markings, the connection to Veselinović’s company remained evident.
Margetić also claims that public works are being used to build infrastructure serving private interests, including roads leading to hotel facilities in Sutjeska National Park, which he alleges are controlled by individuals linked to Veselinović.
According to him, Republika Srpska has become one of the main centers for money laundering by criminal networks through public infrastructure projects and companies associated with Zvonko Veselinović.
Margetić’s allegations have not been commented on by the authorities of Republika Srpska, Inkop, Zvonko Veselinović, or Serbian institutions. There has also been no independent confirmation substantiating the claims published by the Croatian journalist.
