Nenad Nesic, the Minister of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was arrested on Thursday by the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska (MUP RS) under orders from the BiH Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest is linked to a corruption scandal stemming from Nesic’s tenure as director of the entity-owned company "Putevi RS."

Nesic was taken into custody at the Police Administration in Istocno Sarajevo. Authorities are also preparing to detain other individuals implicated in the same investigation.

Initially, Nesic was not reachable by law enforcement and judicial bodies. However, he later communicated his intent to voluntarily appear for questioning.
Six individuals implicated in corruption case

The Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that six people have been apprehended in connection with the case. Alongside Nesic, those detained include Milan Dakic, the director of PE “Putevi RS,” and Mladen Lucic.

“In the investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the Organized Crime Unit of the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska, six individuals were detained on December 26, 2024, under suspicion of corruption-related criminal activities. Those arrested include Nenad Nesic, Minister of Security in the Council of Ministers of BiH, Milan Dakic, director of PE ‘Putevi RS,’ Mladen Lucic and four others,” stated the Prosecutor’s Office in an official release.

Charges include money laundering and abuse of office

The Prosecutor’s Office detailed the charges, which include serious offences related to their roles as managers of the PE “Putevi RS.”

“They are suspected of committing crimes including conspiracy to commit criminal acts, money laundering, abuse of official position or authority, and accepting bribes,” the statement outlined.

Investigations are ongoing, with further developments expected in the coming days as authorities work to uncover the full scope of the alleged corruption.