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Serbia's Culture Minister Charged in Kushner Project Scandal

12/15/2025

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Serbia's organized crime prosecutor charged Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three others with abuse of office and document falsification related to a real estate project involving Jared Kushner.
The investigation centers on a military complex in Belgrade, designated as a cultural heritage site, which is set for redevelopment into a luxury compound.
The Serbian government signed a 99-year lease with Kushner's Affinity Global Development for a $500 million project, despite public opposition and an ongoing investigation.
Lawmakers recently passed a law facilitating construction, with President Aleksandar Vucic claiming it will improve U.S.-Serbia relations.

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Serbia's organized crime prosecutor charged Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three others with abuse of office and document falsification related to a real estate project involving Jared Kushner.
The investigation centers on a military complex in Belgrade, designated as a cultural heritage site, which is set for redevelopment into a luxury compound.
The Serbian government signed a 99-year lease with Kushner's Affinity Global Development for a $500 million project, despite public opposition and an ongoing investigation.
Lawmakers recently passed a law facilitating construction, with President Aleksandar Vucic claiming it will improve U.S.-Serbia relations.