Former Sberbank employees released

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - Former employees of Sberbank BH in Sarajevo who were deprived of liberty in yesterday's "Bankar" operation on the order of the Cantonal Court in Sarajevo and the KS Prosecutor's Office have been released.

Azra Bavčić, spokesperson for the KS Prosecutor's Office, confirmed to the Patria News Agency that the suspects were released after questioning and criminal processing at the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA).

"The case will proceed through regular procedure," Bavčić confirmed.

Three former employees of Sberbank BH, including the head of the bank's department in Sarajevo, were charged with the criminal offense of "Association for the purpose of committing a criminal offense," in connection with the criminal offense of "Abuse of position and authority," all in connection with the criminal offense of "Money Laundering," under the Criminal Code of FBiH.