Clash at Montenegro's Anti-Corruption Agency: Lawyer Describes Blocked Entry, Physical Altercation

Podgorica, Montenegro – June 5, 2025. A clash occurred today outside the Anti-Corruption Agency (ASKA) in Montenegro involving Jelena Perovic, director of the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, and her lawyer, Nikola Martinovic. They were attempting to enter ASKA when they were stopped by an advisor to the director. The advisor refused to allow them entry, and the situation escalated into a physical confrontation, captured on video. "They wouldn't let us in," stated Martinovic in a brief interview following the incident. Martinovic later added that he would be returning to ASKA unannounced. The incident raises concerns about access and transparency within the agency. The video footage clearly shows the physical altercation and the tense atmosphere. This event underscores the need for improved communication and procedures for public access to government institutions. The incident is under investigation.