# Serbian prosecutor targeted with spyware after Trump tower inquiry

> A prosecutor investigating an allegedly illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a Belgrade tower has been hacked with advanced malware, suggesting a campaign to undermine the case.
- Title: Serbian prosecutor targeted with spyware after Trump tower…
- Summary: A prosecutor investigating an allegedly illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a Belgrade tower has been hacked with advanced malware, suggesting a campaign…
- Keywords: rade bajić, aleksandar vučić, jared kushner, belgrade, trump tower, spyware, pegasus, serbia, corruption, news, world, Serbian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/serbia-prosecutor-belgrade-trump-tower-project-targeted-spyware
- Published: 2026-10-20T09:00:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rade bajić, aleksandar vučić, jared kushner, belgrade, trump tower, spyware, pegasus, serbia, corruption, news, world
## Prosecutor hacked after Trump tower inquiry
Rade Bajić, a Serbian prosecutor who investigated an allegedly illegal scheme to help the Trumps build a Belgrade tower, has been targeted with advanced spyware, expert analysis shows.
## The Belgrade Trump tower project
Jared Kushner led plans for a five hundred million dollar Trump hotel and tower in Belgrade.
## Criminal charges brought against regime
Last year prosecutors indicted senior members of Vučić's regime, accusing them of abusing office to unlawfully strip the General Staff building of protected status. They face years in jail if convicted.
## Bajić removed from case before charges
Bajić was taken off the case without explanation shortly before the indictment was published. He later told protesters in February that the law will be equal for all.

> The law will be equal for all.
## Apple alerts Bajić to spyware attack
In August, Bajić received a message from Apple saying it had detected a targeted mercenary attack against his iPhone.Citizen Lab researchers analysing his phone said this indicated his device was likely targeted with Pegasus spyware.
## Bajić links attack to his investigation
Bajić said his involvement in the Trump tower case was the sole reason for the unlawful spyware attack.

> In my opinion, my involvement in this case was the sole reason for this unlawful spyware attack.
## Vučić denies wrongdoing, prosecutors may charge more
Vučić confirmed details of a secret meeting with Trump representatives but said he had done nothing wrong. The prosecutors' unit has said it may bring more charges in the General Staff building case.

> I fought for my people. And that's what I'll continue to do in the future.
## Key takeaway

A Serbian prosecutor investigating authorities' alleged illegal help for a Trump Belgrade tower project was targeted with advanced spyware, suggesting efforts to undermine the landmark criminal case.