Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’
A Serbian prosecutor investigating a controversial real estate project involving the Trump family has reportedly been targeted by advanced spyware. The incident occurs amid broader scrutiny of President Aleksandar Vučić’s role in facilitating the $500m development.
Why it matters
The use of spyware against a public official investigating high-level corruption allegations suggests potential state-sponsored interference and threats to the rule of law.
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was leading plans for the development in Belgrade, which had attracted protests – the banner reads: ‘We won’t give up the General Staff building.’/Getty Images Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was leading plans for the development in Belgrade, which had attracted protests – the banner reads: ‘We won’t give up the General Staff building.’/Getty Images Serbia Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’ Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal case
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Serbian prosecutor who investigated the authorities’ allegedly illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a tower in Belgrade has been targeted with advanced spyware, expert analysis indicates.
Rade Bajić, the targeted prosecutor, said: “In my opinion, my involvement in this case was the sole reason for this unlawful spyware attack.”
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