Five Serbian List officials are expected to move next week from their political duties and local institutions to the defendants’ dock. On Thursday, August 13, Igor Simiq, Ivan Zaporosaq, Ivan Todosijeviq, Zoran Todiq and Vasilije Tomaseviq will appear as defendants before the Basic Prosecution Office in North Mitrovica.
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All five have held political positions in the country over the years and are now under investigation for the criminal offense of “Forgery of Documents.”
No further details have been officially disclosed, apart from the fact that they have been summoned as defendants. However, RTK has learned that the criminal proceedings are linked to the operation of parallel Serbian municipalities and the documents issued by them—institutions that Kosovo authorities finally closed during police operations.
The investigation also includes the officials’ earlier refusal to hand over the offices of the four municipalities in the north.
The case has taken on particular institutional significance because of Igor Simiq, who is currently an active member of the Kosovo Assembly and is at the center of attention in this process.
“Unfortunately, in Kosovo politics, people who are under investigation or indictment do not resign, at least for moral or ethical reasons. The same should have been done by this member of parliament…,” said Naim Jakaj, a senior researcher at the Kosovo Law Institute.
The Serbian List, the main political force representing Serbs in Kosovo, has enjoyed strong support from official Belgrade for years. For this reason, the issue goes beyond the officials’ legal status and also involves the influence this party may exert on political and security developments in Kosovo.
The current confrontation with the justice system follows a long period of tensions and clashes. The Serbian List’s actions have been under constant scrutiny, particularly during tense situations in the north of the country.
According to security experts, the party continues to operate outside Kosovo’s constitutional framework, following direct instructions from official Belgrade and maintaining a destructive approach.
“Serbia is 100% focused on the Serbian List as a direct crutch. It should have been the complete opposite because they are citizens of the republic and members of parliament, and they should represent Kosovo’s interests. They do not serve Kosovo’s interests, and their approach in 2026 remains destructive,” said Arben Dashevci, a security expert.
At various stages, the Serbian List’s positions have influenced the country’s political developments, particularly through boycotts of local institutions. Beyond the political rhetoric, this process is seen as an important test of the justice system’s ability to fully extend the rule of law.
