Kočani man faces criminal complaint for allegedly stalking and threatening to publish intimate recordings
A 26-year-old from Kočani is accused of secretly filming and threatening a 33-year-old woman with publication unless she entered a relationship.
A criminal complaint has been filed against a 26-year-old man from Kočani accused of stalking a 33-year-old woman and threatening to publish intimate photos and videos unless she agreed to a romantic relationship.
Authorities say the alleged harassment lasted for about three months during 2026. The suspect, identified only by initials K.M., is charged after investigators concluded he had secretly recorded explicit material and used it to coerce the woman.
Police action and the formal charge
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that K.M. followed the woman and sent threats that he would make the intimate recordings public. Because there were grounds to suspect the crime of "stalking," the Vinica External Office for Criminal Investigations filed a criminal complaint against the 26-year-old.
The complaint opens a formal criminal case that will be handled by the competent prosecutorial and judicial authorities. Officials have not released further personal details about the suspect or the victim.
The case highlights continuing concerns about digital privacy and coercive behaviour: investigators point to secret recording and the subsequent threat to publish as central elements of the alleged offence.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing and additional procedural steps are expected as authorities gather evidence and prepare the case for prosecution.
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