On 4 November 2026, investigative outlet KRIK reported on a prosecutor’s order opening an investigation into Alta banka. According to the document reviewed by its journalists, prosecutors suspect that substantial sums were recorded as daily takings from the Alta Pay exchange-office business even though the money allegedly never physically reached the bank’s central vault.
What the reported investigation document says
The allegations concern approximately €390 million. KRIK reported that around €370 million may have been booked as fictitious exchange-office receipts, while some cash was allegedly removed directly from the vault. These are allegations contained in an investigative document, not losses or criminal conduct established by a final court judgment.
KRIK also said that National Bank of Serbia Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković is listed among prospective witnesses. Being named as a witness does not make someone a suspect or defendant. Everyone suspected in the case is entitled to a defence and the presumption of innocence.
The criminal investigation and depositors’ rights are separate matters. Readers seeking practical guidance on deposit insurance and payouts can consult the related report. our explainer on insured deposit repayments
Source: KRIK / 021.rs, 4 November 2026.
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