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Former Social Work Center Director in Stara Pazova Arrested for Embezzling

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Serbian authorities arrested the former director of a social work center in Stara Pazova on March 13 as part of an anti-corruption operation targeting financial misconduct within public institutions. Investigators allege she exploited her position over four years to illegally distribute aid, causing budgetary damage exceeding €450,000 (approximate conversion from the reported figure). The arrest follows reports that officials suspected a pattern of abuse regarding social assistance payments and other state resources managed by the facility in question.

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    [Mar 13] The former director of the Social Welfare Center in Stara Pazova has been arrested by authorities.
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    She is suspected of misusing her official position and illegally disbursing aid funds over a period spanning four years, causing budget damage exceeding €1.5 million.
[Mar 13] "The former director has been arrested for suspected abuse of office and illegal disbursement of aid funds over a period spanning four years, causing budget damage exceeding €1.5 million." (Blic.rs)