Lawyer Denies Allegations Against Ivanovic and His Company

In a recent statement, lawyer Zoran Piperovic asserted that there is no evidence to support allegations against Vladan Ivanovic, the owner of Master Inzenjering, regarding financial misconduct linked to alleged criminal activities of Radoj Zvicer. Piperovic emphasized that the court documents do not contain a single piece of evidence indicating that Ivanovic or his company received any money from Zvicer, who is purportedly the leader of a criminal organization based in Montenegro.

Piperovic, who represents Ivanovic, expressed his concerns over a recent decision to detain his client for up to 72 hours. He stated that he has filed an appeal against this detention, primarily questioning the grounds that include potential flight risk and witness tampering. He noted, “It is astonishing that such a detention was ordered when it is evident that there is no evidence supporting the prosecutor’s claims that Ivanovic received even a single cent from Radoj Zvicer.”

The lawyer further raised questions about the legitimacy of the accusations of money laundering directed at Ivanovic. “If he was indeed laundering money, where and how did he do it? What were his investments?” Piperovic asked, highlighting the lack of clarity in the prosecution’s case.

Piperovic pointed out that the Special State Prosecutor’s Office (SDT) is relying heavily on communications obtained from Sky applications, which allegedly involved a fugitive police officer, Ljubo Milovic, Zvicer, and a suspended police official, Petar Lazovic. These communications have become a focal point in the investigation.

In a recent testimony, Ivanovic explained that he intended to purchase an apartment for Tamara Zvicer, Radoj Zvicer’s wife, and her father. He clarified that he financed the kitchen and equipment for the apartment through the company’s account, which was documented and available for review. Piperovic stated, “Ivanovic explained that when his wife visited the apartment, they had discussions about securing a bank loan to facilitate the purchase. This was all above board, yet he is being accused of wrongdoing.”

The SDT claims that Ivanovic’s involvement is evident based on statements made by Lazovic, suggesting that there were discussions implying financial transactions tied to illicit activities. Piperovic countered this by asserting, “They are speaking conditionally about something that was supposed to happen, rather than what actually happened.”

The situation remains tense as Ivanovic faces serious allegations. The SDT has been conducting urgent evidence-gathering operations against both individuals and legal entities, in addition to executing measures for the detention of individuals due to suspicions of money laundering. The investigation continues to unfold, drawing significant attention in Montenegro and beyond.