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Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief

Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief

Summary

Serbian police found a man’s body stuffed in a barrel after he was shot in a restaurant in Belgrade. The police chief of Belgrade and others have been arrested and are under investigation for involvement in the murder and related crimes.

Key Facts

  • A man named Aleksandar Nesovic, known as "Baja," disappeared after a meeting at a restaurant in Belgrade.
  • Nesovic was shot and killed during a meeting meant to settle conflicts between him and two other men.
  • The Belgrade police chief, Veselin Milic, and three of his bodyguards helped the killers after the murder.
  • The victim’s body was found buried in a barrel near Indjija, about 25 miles from Belgrade.
  • Prosecutors are investigating 10 people, including the police chief, for aggravated murder and other crimes.
  • The police chief was arrested on May 15 and dismissed from his job.
  • Authorities seized phones, laptops, vehicles, and other items in the case.
  • Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed the identity of the body and promised action against corrupt police officers.
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