The Counter-Terrorism, Violent Extremism and Radicalization Sector within the Department for Suppression of Organized and Serious Crime has filed criminal charges with the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office for Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruption against five individuals from Skopje: J.K. (30), J.M. (22), M.T. (23), R.K. (23), and G.M. (34). They are suspected of committing the criminal offense of “terrorist organization” under Article 394-a, Paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code.
According to the investigation, based on previously obtained intelligence and information from international strategic partners, authorities identified administrators and members of online platforms that encouraged the creation of a terrorist organization. Investigators found that J.K. established an online media channel in late 2024 and created a group whose members included the other suspects.
During 2025 and 2026, the group allegedly operated as a terrorist organization, publicly calling for and encouraging the formation of a terrorist group based on the ideology of ISIS and other ideologically related terrorist organizations. The suspects are also accused of sharing jihadist ideological texts and materials aimed at spreading propaganda, ideological indoctrination, and glorification of ISIS terrorists.
On June 16, 2026, acting on a court order, authorities carried out searches at five locations in Skopje. Three searches were conducted at Idrizovo Prison, where J.K. and R.K. are serving prison sentences, while G.M. is being held in pre-trial detention. Additional searches were conducted at the homes of J.M. and M.T.
During the operation, police seized multiple electronic devices that will be used as evidence in the criminal proceedings.