Iskra Hadzhi Vasileva assumes leadership of the prosecution for organized crime and corruption — Skopje
She was elected on 28 October with 64 of 171 valid votes and will give a ceremonial statement before the Council of Public Prosecutors.
Iskra Hadzhi Vasileva is set to assume the post of head of the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office for Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruption — Skopje after giving a ceremonial statement before the Council of Public Prosecutors.
Election and formal handover
Hadzhi Vasileva was elected on 28 October, receiving 64 votes from a total of 171 valid ballots in the internal selection. Five public prosecutors competed for the leadership role, which became available after the mandate of the previous head, Islam Abazi, expired; Abazi had been chosen in October 2022.
Her formal assumption of duties will follow the ceremonial declaration to the Council of Public Prosecutors, the procedural step that completes the appointment and allows her to begin directing the office.
Presenting her programme to peers, Hadzhi Vasileva stressed the office’s mission and priorities. She said: "The prosecution's priority must be the fight against corruption and organized crime, which undermine the public interest, citizens' security and social progress."
Colleagues say the new leadership will be judged by concrete results in high-profile cases and by strengthening coordination with investigative bodies to tackle networks that damage public institutions and citizen safety.
Photo: press material from the event
