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The Insane Story of Serbia‘s Human Slaughterhouse
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The video investigates Serbia’s alleged “human slaughterhouse” run by organized crime figures—particularly Veljko Belivuk and his group. It argues their ability to abduct, torture, and kill was enabled by a broader network of Balkan gang alliances, encrypted communications, and reportedly high-level political and police connections.
Serbia’s “Slaughterhouse” and Efforts to Erase Evidence
Hidden facility in an ordinary building
Investigators describe a seemingly ordinary apartment building in Serbia that hides a basement slaughter facility. A hidden hatch reportedly leads to a white room with stains and a large industrial meat grinder.
Alleged killings to prevent prosecution
Prosecutors allege the group:
- Kidnapped and tortured rival gang members
- Dismembered bodies to prevent prosecution
The alleged guiding idea is summarized as:
“If there’s no body, authorities can’t prosecute.”
Victims allegedly lured through trusted contacts
Victims were reportedly lured through people they trusted. One example cited is “Luka Maric” (not real name), allegedly taken after being trapped during an attempt to buy guns. The account claims he was:
- Tortured
- Beheaded
- Had his blood used as part of a message
- Then had his body ground and disposed of in the Danube
It also alleges that clothing and belongings were burned.
Belgrade Hooligans as a Criminal “Outpost” for a Gang War
The broader conflict is framed as a feud between Montenegro’s Kavač and Škaljari clans, which escalated across multiple countries.
In Serbia:
- Belivuk is portrayed as moving from football hooligan leadership (Janjičari / “Principi”) into a major operational ally role for the Kavač clan.
- The video argues Belivuk’s group not only fought rivals but operationalized extreme violence as:
- An efficient method
- A “spectacle,” including details and messaging described as appearing in chats
The Slaughterhouse Case Tied to Encrypted Communications (Sky ECC)
Sky ECC as an ultra-secure system
A major focus is the encrypted phone system Sky ECC, marketed as ultra-secure, including features such as:
- disappearing messages
- remote wiping
How authorities reportedly cracked the network
The video explains that European authorities decrypted the network through:
- surveillance
- technical work involving server infrastructure in France
This reportedly allowed police to read Sky chats at scale.
Evidence allegedly used to connect crimes
Authorities reportedly intercepted around one billion messages and used chat content to identify:
- kidnappings and murders
- payments
- weapons and drug shipments
- explicit torture photos
The video also claims criminals failed to fully erase evidence because they allegedly sent photos to insiders to “keep them safe” between platform cleanups.
Cooperation between France and Serbia; arrests and charges
French authorities reportedly shared information with Serbia, leading to:
- arrests of Belivuk and associates
- raids across Europe
Charges listed include (as summarized in the video):
- aggravated murder
- kidnapping
- drug trafficking
- arms trafficking
- rape
Specific Alleged Victims and Operations
The video highlights multiple cases linked to Belivuk, including:
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“Drazenko Radojevic”
- allegedly lured similarly
- allegedly killed via the grinder
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“Milan Ljepoja”
- described as a high-level mafia figure associated with jewel theft (the “Pink Panthers”)
- allegedly joined the Škaljari
- allegedly survived an assassination attempt in Ukraine
- allegedly lured and killed after seeking additional protection (instead of buying an armored car)
Allegations That the State System Enabled the Gang
Beyond the slaughterhouse mechanics, the video’s central claim is political and police shielding.
It argues Serbia’s ruling establishment (under Aleksandar Vučić and the SNS) tolerated or collaborated with organized-crime proxies—especially to control dissent.
Using earlier reporting attributed to KRIK, the video claims:
- Belivuk’s chats showed close contact with senior police structures, including alleged guidance/approval from high-ranking officials
- messages are described as implying a chain of command reaching very high levels—possibly up to the President
- the video notes Vučić denies meeting Belivuk
It also links this alleged relationship to political repression, saying:
- hooligans intimidate protesters
- influence crowds during demonstrations
- prevent anti-government chanting
Political Backlash Context: Protests, Repression, and Corruption
The case is placed within broader instability and governance concerns in Serbia, including:
- persistent protests against alleged authoritarian rule and corruption
- violence and attacks on journalists after major incidents (e.g., the Novi Sad train station collapse)
- crackdowns on protesters
- allegations that organized crime figures operate as a “street force” near the presidential office
Outcome and Uncertainty
The arrests are portrayed as a major operational victory for Serbian authorities—enabled by international decryption of Sky ECC.
However, the video argues systemic accountability remains limited:
- few politicians or senior police are believed to have been prosecuted
- top officials are described as insulated due to concentrated presidential power
It closes by asserting that even if Belivuk’s group is removed, the broader network enabling such violence may still be operating.
Presenters / Contributors
- Stevan Dojčinović (editor-in-chief, KRIK)
- “Stevan” / KRIK team (investigative contributors referenced throughout)
- Sky Global / CEO Jean-François Eudes (referenced via indictment/statements)
- Thomas Herzmann (referenced as indicted in enforcement actions)
- “Motherboard” (referenced as an interview source for Eudes)
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