Businessman Stojan Chifligaroski arrested after surrender at Sveti Naum border crossing
He was detained on 22 September after presenting himself to police at the Sveti Naum border crossing.
Businessman Stojan Chifligaroski has been arrested after turning himself in at the Sveti Naum border crossing, authorities said. The move attracted significant public attention when it was reported that he presented himself to police at the crossing.
The Ministry of Interior (MVR) reported that on 22 September officers detained S. Ch. (44) from Ohrid, with a registered residence in Bitola, when he entered at the Sveti Naum crossing.
Charges and procedural status
Chifligaroski is the subject of an investigation in the case named "Sindjir" and faces accusations including "criminal association", "tax evasion" and "money laundering and other proceeds from criminal activity". Prosecutors have placed him under criminal procedure in that matter.
According to court records in the case, directors of companies linked to Chifligaroski were convicted after pleading guilty for tax evasion and money laundering. Investigators have described Chifligaroski as one of the alleged organizers of the criminal group; he had been at large prior to his surrender.
Chifligaroski is a businessman from Bitola and the owner of the company SV Invest, which gained public attention for winning multimillion contracts from REK Bitola. The company subsequently entered bankruptcy proceedings.
The report containing these details was published on 24 September 2026 at 18:30.
Photo: press material from the event
