UPDATE: Authorities in Podgorica have arrested three individuals in connection with a shocking assault that left a man severely injured over a debt dispute. The police confirmed that the attack occurred on February 13, 2026, in the neighborhood of Gornja Gorica, where the suspects allegedly attempted to collect a debt of €5,000.
The Police Administration reported that the suspects, identified as M.M. (25) and B.M. (35), were taken into custody for inflicting serious bodily harm and unlawful restraint. Another suspect, S.R., was arrested for aiding in the crime. The trio is accused of forcibly taking the victim to an undisclosed location, where they subjected him to brutal physical violence.
According to police reports, after arriving at the location, B.M. began striking the victim repeatedly in the head. When the victim attempted to defend himself, S.R. and M.M. overpowered him, causing him to fall to the ground. B.M. then restrained the victim’s hands with tape and inflicted multiple lacerations on his right arm using a knife.
Medical examinations confirmed the victim sustained serious injuries, underscoring the violence of the attack. Authorities revealed that the suspects attempted to coerce the victim into repaying a previous loan of €1,800 as part of their demand for the larger sum.
After being questioned by the prosecutor, the suspects face a detention period of up to 72 hours while investigations continue. This incident has raised concerns about the rise in violent debt collection practices in the region, prompting local officials to emphasize the need for stricter enforcement against such crimes.
As this story develops, law enforcement is urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The community remains shaken by the brutality of the attack, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures against violence in debt-related disputes.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
