22-year-old from Mala Rečica arrested in Tetovo on suspicion of computer fraud
E.Š. (22) was detained on October 13, 2026; police say he used a computer-based scheme to avoid paying for parking in Tetovo.
A 22-year-old resident of the village of Mala Rečica was arrested in connection with an alleged scheme that allowed him to use paid parking in Tetovo without paying, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported.
The suspect, identified only by his initials as E.Š. (22), was taken into custody by police officers from the Tetovo Regional Police Directorate on October 13, 2026, at about 20:15.
Charge: computer fraud under Article 251-b
Authorities say E.Š. is suspected of committing the criminal offence of "computer fraud" under Article 251-b of the Criminal Code. According to the police account, he allegedly used a computer-based fraud to access parking services in Tetovo for a period of time without making payments.
The suspect remains held at a police station in Tetovo. The Ministry of Internal Affairs said that, after investigators complete documentation of the case, formal charges will be filed.
No further details about the alleged method or the exact duration of the unpaid parking use were released by police as the investigation continues.
Photo: press material from the event
