The Saric Documents

OCCRP is making available dozens of documents on Darko Saric, the man accused of trying to ship 2 tons of cocaine from Uraguay to Montenegro. The documents show his assets, associates, criminal charges and other basic information.

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The origins of Darko Šarić’s fortune remain unclear despite his letter to special prosecutors that his media-related business dealings and not drugs explain his wealth.

By Stevan Dojčinović

Darko Šarić, under increasing pressure as business associates head to prison for deals he planned, claims his wealth comes not from crime but from selling a popular newsstand chain for €30 million.

The OCCRP has compiled a list of people of interest in its coverage area. Some of these people are criminals, some are politicians and some are businessmen. Some are all three. All of these figures are well know and figure regularly in stories about organized crime and corruption. OCCRP, in the interest of better public understanding and accuracy in stories, is providing background information on these people. By the inclusion on this list, we do not wish to imply any of these figures are corrupt or involved in organized crime unless specifically noted.

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No place needs security more than in the Balkans. But security companies that guard people, places or property have a troubled history. While some are professional and trying to beat unfair competition from their government, others are simply a means for criminals to get and carry guns.

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The Serbian Ministry of Interior (MUP) twice issued permits to a security firm operating out of an apartment associated with fugitive drug dealer Darko Šarić, who allegedly tried to import 2.7 tons of cocaine from South America.

MUP issued permits in 2006 and 2007 to Total Security System and owner Marko Šarić allowing them to procure and possess eight guns,