Milosav Simović, the former commander of the Serbian Land Forces, has been sentenced to six months of imprisonment after entering a plea agreement for committing a prolonged criminal offense under the Law on Data Secrecy, the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Negotin confirmed.
According to the ruling, Simović will serve his sentence at his residence, with strict conditions. Should he leave the premises once for over six hours or twice for up to six hours, the court may order the remainder of the sentence to be served in a formal penal institution.
The criminal offense involved the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information to uninvited individuals, including documents classified as “internal” or “confidential.” Under the Law on Data Secrecy, if the breach concerns state secrets, the penalty ranges from one to ten years of imprisonment.
Additionally, Simović has been subjected to security measures, including a two-year ban on handling classified information and the confiscation of certain items, though authorities have not specified the exact nature of these items.
The investigation into Simović’s actions was initially conducted by the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Niš and subsequently taken over by the office in Negotin.
This verdict highlights Serbia’s continued emphasis on protecting sensitive information and ensuring accountability among high-ranking military officials.
