Montenegrin Man at Center of 2020 Hannover Security Incident Now Faces Criminal Charges

Five years after being treated in Germany under heavy security, Igor K. is accused of involvement in organized crime in Montenegro.

In February 2020, Igor K. was treated for gunshot wounds at the Medical University of Hannover (MHH) under intense security due to suspected ties to the Balkan mafia.
German authorities imposed a five-year entry ban on Igor K. after his treatment, citing concerns over alleged mafia connections, though his lawyer claimed it was a case of mistaken identity.
Recent developments in Montenegro have led to Igor K. being charged with drug trafficking, money laundering, illegal weapons possession, and forming a criminal organization.
Montenegrin authorities linked K. to the Škaljari Clan, involved in a violent feud with the rival Kavac Clan, which has resulted in over 60 deaths since 2014.
The investigation into K.'s activities reportedly gained momentum after evidence was uncovered through the encrypted messaging platform EncroChat.