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Serbia Detains Police and Bank Owner Following Vučić's Ouster

Authorities arrest police officers for alleged abuse and the owner of Alta Bank as Serbia transitions power after Aleksandar Vučić steps down.

15 publishers · 48 articles · first seen 20 Oct 2026 · updated 14h ago

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The odds

How the odds moved · Aleksandar Vučić
0%50%100%1%4 Nov, 05:53 UTCnowABC News: Students in Belgrade join Serbia's post-election cleanup wave · 6 Nov, 17:42 UTCThe Guardian: Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters · 4 Nov, 20:42 UTCDeutsche Welle: After the landslide victory of the Students' List, Serbia's judiciary springs into life after years of stalled and unresolved cases and investigations · 5 Nov, 17:00 UTCDeutsche Welle: Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up · 5 Nov, 17:00 UTC

Each tick is a source publishing on this story · 44 more published before price tracking began

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The story so far

15 publishers have covered this in 48 articles since 20 Oct 2026. ABC News published first, on 20 October at 14:00 UTC; The New York Times followed 43h 01m later. The most recent article, from ABC News, appeared on 6 November at 17:42 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: ABC News (major outlet), The New York Times (major outlet), News Feed (major outlet), Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), Bloomberg Markets (major outlet), The Economist (major outlet), The Guardian (major outlet), Deutsche Welle, France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, Times of India, Mother Jones, Latest articles and 3 more, all listed under Sources below.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Aleksandar Vučić — the market puts it at 1%, closing 31 Dec 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Aleksandar Vučić becomes Prime Minister of Serbia after the next general election and meets all constitutional requirements before December 31, 2028. It resolves to No if he does not assume that specific role within the stated timeframe. Readers often mistake the deadline for the end of the election period rather than the final date for meeting constitutional requirements.
  • Will Vladan Đokić win the next Serbia presidential election? — the market puts it at 7%, with $258 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 2 May 2027. The Yes outcome occurs if Vladan Đokić wins the next Serbian presidential election, including any second round. The No outcome applies if he does not win. Readers often mistake the linked story about Vucic’s concession as the final result, but this market relies on the official results from Serbia's Statistical Office or a consensus of credible reporting.
  • Will Serbia call its presidential election by November 30, 2026? — the market puts it at 99%, with $193 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Dec 2026. The outcome is Yes if Serbian authorities officially declare a specific date for the presidential election and announce it publicly by November 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. The outcome is No if this formal declaration does not occur within that timeframe. Readers often mistake a statement of intention to hold an election for an actual call, which does not count toward resolution.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Aleksandar Vučić at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

  1. ABC NewsBosnian Serb authorities boost neighboring Serbia's populist leader ahead of a key election—
  2. The New York TimesSerbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo—
  3. ABC NewsSerb voters abroad face long trips in tight election after officials move polling stations—
  4. News FeedSerbia’s Vučić faces tough election as fraud fears mount—
  5. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraSerbia’s snap election: What’s at stake and can students unseat Vucic?—
  6. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraSerbian elections: A country where students may actually take power—
  7. ABC NewsSerbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students—
  8. Deutsche WelleSerbia votes in closely fought election as student-led opposition challenges Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power—
  9. Deutsche WelleSerbia election: Can student-led opposition end Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power?—
  10. Deutsche WelleSerbia election: Student-led opposition ends Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power—
  11. Show 38 later sources
    1. Deutsche WelleSerbia election: Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement—
    2. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesSerbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic snap election with record turnout—
    3. The New York TimesAleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election—
    4. Times of IndiaSerbia’s Vucic concedes defeat as student-led movement wins parliamentary election—
    5. Mother JonesA Serbian Nationalist Leader Who Courted MAGA Just Lost in a Landslide—
    6. News FeedAfter Hungary, Serbia takes its turn to show the power of the people—
    7. Bloomberg.comLula's Shock Brazil Win, Serbia's Vucic Concedes, More—
    8. News FeedVučić’s defeat opens door for Serbia to reheat frigid EU ties—
    9. The EconomistAleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s autocrat, loses to a bunch of students—
    10. The GuardianSerbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe live—
    11. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraSerbia after Vucic: Who will be PM and when will a government be formed?—
    12. ABC NewsIn Serbia and Hungary, groundswells of youthful energy topple entrenched governments—
    13. The New York TimesSerbia’s Election Shows New Vulnerability for Nationalist Populists—
    14. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraWhat Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy—
    15. The New York TimesElection Surprises—
    16. Latest articlesGloom in Moscow as Vucic’s defeat in Serbia deprives Russia of an ally—
    17. News - South China Morning PostWhy China ties with Serbia face scrutiny not severance after historic Vucic loss—
    18. News FeedSerbia and the power of the ballot box—
    19. The EconomistSerbia’s students found a new way to topple a strongman—
    20. FortuneSerbia’s Gen Z takes back their country from strongman Vucic, demanding top police, intelligence, judiciary officials resign immediately—
    21. South China Morning PostChinese firms in Serbia not expecting big changes with change of government—
    22. News FeedSerbia comes back into the fold—
    23. Deutsche WelleSerbia after Vucic: The winners are losing patience—
    24. BBC NewsHow the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán—
    25. Deutsche WelleDonald Trump loses allies after elections in Serbia and Brazil—
    26. Bloomberg MarketsSerbia’s Banks Urged to Scrutinize Money Flows Amid Power Shift—
    27. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraSerbia arrests police chief over abuse of office allegations—
    28. News FeedSerbia shuts down bank favoured by Russians—
    29. Deutsche WelleSerbia: Police chief arrested after election for abuse of office—
    30. Deutsche WelleSerbia: Police chief arrested for abuse of office—
    31. The New York TimesWhy Orban and Vucic Broke With Trump on Election Denial—
    32. ABC NewsDetentions, resignations, probes shake Serbia after students toppled Vucic—
    33. News FeedSerbia arrests owner of bank linked to Vučić regime—
    34. Latest articlesSerbia’s leaderless force starts dismantling Vucic’s regime—
    35. The GuardianSerbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters2%
    36. Deutsche WelleAfter the landslide victory of the Students' List, Serbia's judiciary springs into life after years of stalled and unresolved cases and investigations2%
    37. Deutsche WelleArrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up2%
    38. ABC NewsStudents in Belgrade join Serbia's post-election cleanup wave2%
  12. Current odds1%

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. Students in Belgrade join Serbia's post-election cleanup wave ABC News ·
  2. Serbia detains police officers over alleged use of force against protesters The Guardian ·
  3. Serbia arrests owner of bank linked to Vučić regime News Feed ·
  4. Detentions, resignations, probes shake Serbia after students toppled Vucic ABC News ·
  5. Why Orban and Vucic Broke With Trump on Election Denial The New York Times ·
  6. Serbia shuts down bank favoured by Russians News Feed ·
Show 42 more sources
  1. Serbia arrests police chief over abuse of office allegations Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  2. Serbia’s Banks Urged to Scrutinize Money Flows Amid Power Shift Bloomberg Markets ·
  3. Serbia comes back into the fold News Feed ·
  4. Serbia’s students found a new way to topple a strongman The Economist ·
  5. Serbia and the power of the ballot box News Feed ·
  6. Election Surprises The New York Times ·
  7. What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  8. Serbia’s Election Shows New Vulnerability for Nationalist Populists The New York Times ·
  9. In Serbia and Hungary, groundswells of youthful energy topple entrenched governments ABC News ·
  10. Serbia after Vucic: Who will be PM and when will a government be formed? Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  11. Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe live The Guardian ·
  12. Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s autocrat, loses to a bunch of students The Economist ·
  13. Vučić’s defeat opens door for Serbia to reheat frigid EU ties News Feed ·
  14. Lula's Shock Brazil Win, Serbia's Vucic Concedes, More Bloomberg.com ·
  15. After Hungary, Serbia takes its turn to show the power of the people News Feed ·
  16. Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election The New York Times ·
  17. Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students ABC News ·
  18. Serbian elections: A country where students may actually take power Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  19. Serbia’s snap election: What’s at stake and can students unseat Vucic? Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
  20. Serbia’s Vučić faces tough election as fraud fears mount News Feed ·
  21. Serb voters abroad face long trips in tight election after officials move polling stations ABC News ·
  22. Serbian Election Underscores the Region’s Long Political Limbo The New York Times ·
  23. Bosnian Serb authorities boost neighboring Serbia's populist leader ahead of a key election ABC News ·
  24. After the landslide victory of the Students' List, Serbia's judiciary springs into life after years of stalled and unresolved cases and investigations Deutsche Welle
  25. Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up Deutsche Welle
  26. Serbia’s leaderless force starts dismantling Vucic’s regime Latest articles
  27. Serbia: Police chief arrested after election for abuse of office Deutsche Welle
  28. Serbia: Police chief arrested for abuse of office Deutsche Welle
  29. Donald Trump loses allies after elections in Serbia and Brazil Deutsche Welle
  30. How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán BBC News
  31. Serbia after Vucic: The winners are losing patience Deutsche Welle
  32. Chinese firms in Serbia not expecting big changes with change of government South China Morning Post
  33. Serbia’s Gen Z takes back their country from strongman Vucic, demanding top police, intelligence, judiciary officials resign immediately Fortune
  34. Why China ties with Serbia face scrutiny not severance after historic Vucic loss News - South China Morning Post
  35. Gloom in Moscow as Vucic’s defeat in Serbia deprives Russia of an ally Latest articles
  36. A Serbian Nationalist Leader Who Courted MAGA Just Lost in a Landslide Mother Jones
  37. Serbia’s Vucic concedes defeat as student-led movement wins parliamentary election Times of India
  38. Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic snap election with record turnout France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  39. Serbia election: Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement Deutsche Welle
  40. Serbia votes in closely fought election as student-led opposition challenges Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power Deutsche Welle
  41. Serbia election: Can student-led opposition end Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power? Deutsche Welle
  42. Serbia election: Student-led opposition ends Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power Deutsche Welle

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  • Kalshi Aleksandar Vučić 1% $0 24hends 31 Dec 2028

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  • Polymarket Will Vladan Đokić win the next Serbia presidential election? 7% $258 24hends 2 May 2027

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  • Polymarket Will Serbia call its presidential election by November 30, 2026? 99% −1 $193 24hends 1 Dec 2026

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