National Police Registers Almost 18,000 Reports on Violations at Local Elections, 1,297 Criminal Proceedings Initiated
During the 2020 local elections, territorial authorities of the National Police registered the total of 17,979 reports and complaints related to election process. The total of 1,297 criminal proceedings have been initiated, 728 proceedings have been closed, 116 cases were referred to court. Pre-trial investigation is underway for 416 criminal proceedings.