Great Britain imposes sanctions on Radovici, Veselinovic

Milan Radojciq, a businessman from the Serbian List's construction industry and deputy chairman, is said to have benefited from misappropriating state contracts and used its influence to give lucrative contracts to his construction companies”.

“Zvoanko Veselinovic, businessman in Kosovo's construction industry, uses public contracts to absorb state funds”, said in explanation.

“Slobodan Tespic, a prominent arms dealer from Serbia, is charged with bribery to another country's chief state prosecutor,”, said in explanation.

On December 9th, Foreign Minister James Cleverly announced the measures taken as part of a new wave of sanctions targeting corrupt individuals and those who violate and abuse human rights, as well as the perpetrators of sexual violence in conflicts.

This wave of sanctions, in co-ordination with international partners, is a contribution to International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day.

In the package of sanctions are individuals and subjects involved in a wide range of serious activities including torture of prisoners, mobilizing troops for the rape of civilians and systematic atrocities.

“These sanctions show the commitment of the United Kingdom to protecting free societies and human rights of all, anywhere”, the British Government said.