UN sanctions two officials from Northern Macedonia

A State Department report says that their <x0 actions damaged the rule of law and public confidence in democratic institutions and the public processes of their respective governments”.

The report said that former North Macedonia chief prosecutor Katica Janeva, while in office, was involved in corrupt acts, exploiting her political influence and official power for personal gain.

There is reliable information that Mrs. Janva has requested and received a bribe to influence a prosecutor under its jurisdiction”, the report said.

While Karpos municipality chairman Mr. Jakimovski is further said to have been involved in corrupt acts, exploiting his official post to intervene in urban development and procurement processes. To take advantage of himself and his fellow workers.

Sanctions, said in the report, testify to the United States' commitment to supporting rule of law and strengthening democratic institutions throughout the Balkans. The State Department will continue to use all authority to promote accountability for corrupt actors in the region and the world.

Sanctionals and close family members are barred from entering the United States.

In June 2020, former North Macedonia's chief prosecutor Katica Janeva was sentenced to 7 years' removal of freedom for “using office”.

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