Veselin Milić Arrested in Belgrade as Serbia’s Police Chief Faces Major Criminal Cover-Up Allegations

 Serbia’s security establishment has been shaken after Belgrade Police Director Veselin Milić was arrested in Belgrade over allegations linked to the concealment of a serious violent crime.

 Veselin Milić 

According to Serbia’s Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office, Milić was detained as part of an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of a 52-year-old man who was last seen on May 12 in the Senjak district of Belgrade. Prosecutors allege that the senior police official had knowledge of the incident but failed to report the crime and later assisted in covering up evidence connected to the victim’s disappearance. Serbian authorities confirmed he has been placed in custody for up to 48 hours pending further questioning.

The case quickly expanded beyond the capital’s police leadership. Investigators have already detained multiple suspects connected to the incident, including members of Milić’s security detail, as well as individuals linked to the restaurant where the victim was reportedly seen for the last time. Early investigative findings suggest that the missing man may have been targeted inside the venue before efforts were allegedly made to remove evidence and obstruct the investigation.

Following his arrest, Serbia’s Interior Ministry announced Milić’s immediate removal from all official duties, marking one of the most significant law enforcement scandals in the country in recent years. The case is drawing widespread attention across the Balkans, raising fresh questions about corruption, organized crime, and institutional accountability inside Serbia’s security apparatus.

Authorities say the investigation remains active, and additional arrests or charges may follow as prosecutors work to uncover the full scope of the alleged criminal network.