Driver of Government general secretary Igor Janushev arrested on bribery suspicion
Police say the case was reported and the suspect allegedly received marked cash before being detained.
The driver of Igor Janushev, the general secretary of the Government of North Macedonia, was arrested on suspicion of soliciting a bribe in exchange for a job, authorities reported. The development was made public on September 6, 2026 at 07:29.
According to available information, the case reached the police after a complaint was filed and an investigation into the alleged criminal conduct was opened.
Police action and evidence
During the police operation, investigators allegedly handed the suspect previously marked banknotes as part of the documentation procedure. After the exchange, the individual was taken into custody.
Officials involved in the investigation say the actions were part of routine evidence-gathering and lead to detention; the matter remains under further procedural review by the competent authorities.
The arrest is being treated as an allegation at this stage and the next steps in the criminal process — including possible charges and prosecution decisions — will be determined by prosecutors and the courts.
Photo: press material from the event
