A Serbian court delivered a decisive blow against Roberto Divkovic a few days ago, ordering him and his company to pay €132,000 plus interest to investors in what prosecutors described as an elaborate gold trading scheme.
Court Ruling Details
The commercial court handed down its judgment against Divkovic and his firm, IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd, requiring full repayment of investor funds with interest calculated from June 18, 2024. The ruling also imposes approximately €1,700 in legal costs on the defendants.
Court documents show the judgment remains subject to a 15-day appeal window. In an unusual move highlighting Divkovic’s evasive tactics, the judge appointed a temporary legal representative for him after repeated failures to serve him with court papers. This appointment means the appeal clock starts ticking once this representative receives official notice, regardless of Divkovic’s actual whereabouts.
*Update: Divkovic failed to file an appeal within the 15 day window.
The Gold Trading Scheme
According to court documents, Divkovic, a 32-year-old Austrian national, pitched investors on what appeared to be a straightforward business model: their money would buy gold in African nations including Ghana, Uganda, and Burkina Faso, then sell it to the National Bank of Serbia at a profit.
Investors who spoke to this publication described Roberto as initially sounding trustworthy, but after failing to provide proof of actual purchasing any gold and failing to make payments, it was quickly revealed that Roberto had just taken the investors money and run away.
Questions Surrounding Divkovic’s Current Location
Sources close to the investigation report that Divkovic may have left Europe entirely. According to multiple accounts from former business associates, Divkovic has reportedly relocated to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
“He told me that he was setting up a new company in Dubai and that he promised to pay back investors, but he never did. He never paid back a single cent. He’s a compulsive liar”
These reports raise serious concerns about the possibility of Divkovic establishing new business ventures in the UAE. Financial intelligence experts point to Dubai’s reputation as a destination for individuals facing legal troubles elsewhere. Several tipsters have contacted authorities with information suggesting Divkovic has registered new companies in Dubai’s free zones, potentially continuing similar operations under different names.
Roberto Divkovic could not be reached for comment.
