Accusations of Money Laundering Against Vladan Ivanović Unfounded, Says Lawyer

Zoran Piperović, the lawyer representing **Vladan Ivanović**, owner of **Master Inženjering**, asserts that there is no evidence supporting claims that Ivanović or his company received any funds from **Radoje Zvicer**, an alleged leader of the Kavač criminal gang. Piperović’s statements come amid ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Ivanović, who has been accused of money laundering by the **Special State Prosecutor’s Office** (SDT) in Montenegro.

In an interview with **Pobjeda**, Piperović emphasized that the case files do not contain a single piece of evidence linking Ivanović to any financial transactions with Zvicer. He expressed disbelief over the decision to detain Ivanović, which was based on concerns regarding flight risk and potential witness tampering. Piperović stated, “It is incredible that detention was ordered when it is evident that there is no evidence for the claims that Vladan Ivanović and his company received even a single cent from Radoje Zvicer.”

Piperović also questioned the basis of the accusations related to money laundering. He remarked, “If he was laundering money, where did he launder it? How did he do it? What did he invest it in?” These questions reflect a broader skepticism about the evidence presented by the prosecution.

The SDT’s case appears to heavily rely on communications obtained from the encrypted messaging platform **Sky**, allegedly involving a fugitive police officer, **Ljubo Milović**, Zvicer, and suspended police officer **Petar Lazović**. Piperović highlighted that Ivanović clarified his intentions regarding property purchases linked to **Tamara Zvicer**, the wife of Radoje Zvicer, and her father. According to Piperović, Ivanović paid for kitchen and apartment furnishings from the company’s accounts, information that has been documented in the case files.

Piperović further explained that Ivanović’s wife had planned to obtain a bank loan to finance a property purchase, which Ivanović initially reserved. “He told her that the furniture would be installed by someone from Tivat, and he paid for it from the company’s account,” Piperović noted. He also mentioned that Ivanović’s wife later communicated issues that led her to withdraw from the transaction, to which authorities responded by implying Ivanović had received money from Zvicer.

As the situation unfolds, Ivanović was ordered to be detained for up to **72 hours** as investigations continue. The SDT has initiated urgent evidence-gathering actions against both individuals and legal entities suspected of involvement in money laundering offenses. This inquiry follows the issuance of a statement by the SDT confirming these actions.

The case has attracted significant attention in Montenegro, given the serious nature of the allegations and the connections to organized crime. As legal proceedings advance, questions remain about the sufficiency of evidence and the implications for Ivanović and his business.