One month of detention for A.G. after the death of a 26-year-old at a workshop in Prizren

The Basic Court in Prizren, through its General Department and the preliminary proceedings judge, has ordered one month of detention for the defendant A.G., a measure that may last until 22.07.2026. He is reasonably suspected of committing the criminal offense of “Destroying, damaging, or removing protective equipment and endangering safety in the workplace.”

According to the press release, in deciding on detention, the court found that the legal conditions for imposing this measure had been met. Based on the evidence secured up to this stage, there is a well-grounded suspicion that on June 22, at around 08:15, in the Arbanë neighborhood of Prizren, at a residential building, the defendant A.G., in his capacity as the person responsible for safety and health in the workplace, negligently failed to install protective equipment, did not ensure its use when necessary, and did not act in accordance with the provisions or technical rules on workplace safety measures.

According to the same statement, on the day in question A.G., as the driver and person in charge of the concrete pump, did not position the pump safely. During the unloading of concrete from the mixer, the pump slipped at one point, and as a result of this slippage, a pipe detached from the pump and struck the victim, V.M., in the head, causing his death. The statement emphasizes that these facts will be further assessed in the later stages of the criminal proceedings.

It further states that the preliminary proceedings judge, relying on the material evidence collected so far and considering the suspicion that the defendant committed the criminal offense to be well-founded, found that detention would ensure his presence and enable the normal, unhindered conduct of the criminal proceedings.

The statement adds that the investigation is still in its initial phase, and therefore the case witnesses must be heard, the defendant must be questioned, and additional material evidence must be secured. Likewise, given the grave consequences caused in the workplace, the preliminary proceedings judge found that detention is, for now, the appropriate and necessary measure. According to the statement, the court also expects swift and efficient handling of the case by the State Prosecutor, with the aim of fully clarifying the incident.