Serbia corruption probe sees dozens arrested

Police in Serbia arrested about 80 people on the 25-26 December 2015 in what was described as the country's biggest anti-corruption investigation in decades. Those arrested included a former minister, two assistant ministers, directors of public companies and businessmen - and a former head of the Serbian Anti-Corruption Agency.

Serbia began its formal accession negotiations with the EU on the 14 December 2015. Previously, the EU had expressed concerned over corruption and organised crime in Serbia and other applicant countries in the Balkans.

Deutsche Welle, 26.12.15: Serbian police arrest 79 people as part of anti-corruption sweep http://dw.com/p/1HTyk

ESO: Background information: Corruption — still a major problem in several Western Balkan countries http://www.europeansources.info/record/corruption-still-a-major-problem-in-several-western-balkan-countries/

ESO: Background information: Accession conference with Serbia: First two chapters opened http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-accession-conference-with-serbia-first-two-chapters-opened/

Balkan Insight, 26.12.15: Serbian Police Arrest 79 in Anti Corruption Swoop http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/serbia-police-arrest-80-in-anti-corruption-swoop-12-26-2015-1

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