Background
He was born in Banatski Karlovac, Serbia.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Goran Knezevic
Edit ProfileEducation
He graduated from the University of Belgrade with a diploma in economics.
Career
He was a Mayor of Zrenjanin municipality 2004-2009 and shortly in 2012. He used to be a basketball player in KK Partizan, KK Vojvodina and KK Proleter. Also, he used to be a president of Basketball Association of Serbia and Montenegro during a short period between 2005 and 2006.
Goran Knežević became mayor of Zrenjanin municipality in 2004, re-elected in 2008.
He was arrested on October 1, 2008 by Serbian police on suspicion that he was involved in "construction mafia" - helping individuals from organized crime circles launder money by investing it in construction and real-estate development. On 1 April 2009 the Doctorate.S. Mayor was charged with Abuse of Office.
The Special Prosecution states that the Zrenjanin municipal budget suffered damages to the amount of EUR 1.6mn, as a result. On 23 April 2009 he was dismissed as a Mayor, since he was in custody since 1 October 2008.
He was released from custody on 4 November 2009.
Achievements
-
Born
-
Nationality
Serbia -
Political Party
Serbian Progressive Party