Referee Arrested: Murder & Crime Link

Referee Uros Nikolic, who officiated EuroLeague matches, was detained during the investigation into the criminal organization.

According to the news of Serbian newspaper Blic; The police found 250 thousand euros in Nikolic’s house.

It is stated that this money is linked to the criminal organization called Vracarcsi, and that the gang is responsible for the first-degree murders committed in the Vracar region.

According to the news of Serbian state television RTS, 10 more people were detained along with Nikolic.

HE WORKED IN THE FINAL FOUR

The 40-year-old referee, who will testify to the prosecutor’s office in the coming days, took part in the EuroLeague Final Fours of 2021 and 2024.

Nikolic last took part in the Real Madrid-Olympiakos match played on October 2, 2025.

Ahmet Polat
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