Serbian criminal police chief detained after elections

The head of Serbia's criminal police, Marko Kricak, was arrested amid an investigation into organized crime and abuse of power following recent student-led protests. Prosecutor Nenad Stefanovic confirmed the arrest is linked to a homicide investigation, not the recent elections. Kricak, along with Bosko Sekulovic, is accused of misconduct and violating the rights of a former police chief. Allegations include mistreatment of individuals during the investigation of a crime-related murder. Kricak's rise in the police hierarchy was attributed to loyalty to former President Aleksandar Vucic, who lost the recent elections. Student protests were sparked by a tragic incident in 2024, with claims of police brutality against demonstrators.