Allied Capital Trade Newsletter No. 161

Poštovani klijenti,

Kada govorimo o odgovornosti za investicione prevare, jedno od najvažnijih pitanja za oštećene jeste da li će utvrđivanje odgovornosti dovesti i do povraćaja izgubljenog novca.

Važno je znati da kažnjavanje odgovornih lica i naknada štete oštećenima predstavljaju dva različita pravna pitanja. Međutim, to ne znači da oštećeni moraju da čekaju završetak krivičnog postupka kako bi počeli da štite svoja imovinska prava.

Ove nedelje želimo da objasnimo na koje načine oštećeni mogu ostvariti pravo na povraćaj sredstava i zašto je važno da se njihovi imovinski zahtevi blagovremeno istaknu.

Da li se novac može vratiti kroz krivični postupak?

Da. Krivični postupak nije usmeren isključivo na utvrđivanje krivične odgovornosti i kažnjavanje učinilaca. U mnogim pravnim sistemima postoji mogućnost da oštećeni u okviru krivičnog postupka istaknu i zahtev za naknadu štete, odnosno imovinskopravni zahtev.

Upravo zato u krivičnim postupcima u kojima zastupamo oštećene nastojimo da blagovremeno istaknemo njihove imovinskopravne zahteve, u skladu sa pravilima postupka koji se vodi.

Na taj način ne tražimo samo utvrđivanje odgovornosti za učinjenu prevaru, već i zaštitu konkretnog imovinskog interesa svakog oštećenog.

U zavisnosti od merodavnog prava i okolnosti konkretnog slučaja, nadležni sud može odlučivati i o naknadi štete u okviru krivičnog postupka. To može predstavljati značajan put ka povraćaju izgubljenih sredstava.

Šta ako se o naknadi štete ne odluči u krivičnom postupku?

Čak i kada krivični sud ne odluči o imovinskopravnom zahtevu, to ne mora značiti da je mogućnost povraćaja novca izgubljena.

Oštećeni, pod uslovima propisanim merodavnim pravom, mogu ostvarivati svoja potraživanja i kroz građanski, odnosno parnični postupak.

U takvom postupku pitanje naknade štete razmatra se posebno, uz ocenu relevantnih dokaza, osnova odgovornosti i visine potraživanja.

Zato je važno razumeti da krivični i parnični postupak nisu nužno međusobno isključivi putevi zaštite. Naprotiv, u zavisnosti od okolnosti, oni mogu imati različite, ali povezane uloge u ostvarivanju prava oštećenih.

Zašto je važno blagovremeno istaći imovinskopravni zahtev?

Jedan od naših prioriteta u zastupanju oštećenih jeste da njihova potraživanja ne ostanu u drugom planu u odnosu na pitanje krivične odgovornosti.

Blagovremenim isticanjem imovinskopravnog zahteva jasno se određuje da oštećeni, pored utvrđivanja odgovornosti, zahtevaju i naknadu pretrpljene štete.

Pri tome je posebno važna dokumentacija kojom se dokazuju izvršene uplate, eventualne isplate i stvarni iznos izgubljenih sredstava.

Dobro dokumentovano potraživanje predstavlja važnu osnovu za njegovo ostvarivanje, bilo u okviru krivičnog postupka, bilo kroz odgovarajući parnični postupak.

Šta ovo znači za oštećene Allied Capital Trade?

Iako u ovom trenutku nemamo novih potvrđenih informacija o razvoju predmeta, važno je da oštećeni znaju da postoje različiti pravni mehanizmi putem kojih se može zahtevati povraćaj izgubljenih sredstava.

Naš pristup nije usmeren samo na pitanje eventualne krivične odgovornosti, već i na zaštitu imovinskih interesa klijenata i razmatranje svih pravno dostupnih mogućnosti za naknadu štete.

Naravno, konačan uspeh zavisi od više okolnosti, uključujući dokaze, odluke nadležnih organa i mogućnost naplate od odgovornih lica. Ipak, činjenica da jedan postupak ne dovede neposredno do povraćaja sredstava ne znači da su iscrpljene sve pravne mogućnosti.

Nastavićemo da pratimo relevantne informacije i da, u skladu sa razvojem situacije, procenjujemo mogućnosti za dalje ostvarivanje prava oštećenih.

Hvala Vam na ukazanom poverenju.

S poštovanjem,
Advokat Zoran Miljaković

Dear Clients,

When discussing responsibility for investment fraud, one of the most important questions for affected investors is whether establishing that responsibility will also lead to the recovery of their lost funds.

It is important to understand that holding those responsible accountable and obtaining compensation for financial losses are two separate legal matters. However, this does not mean that victims must wait until criminal proceedings have concluded before taking steps to protect their financial interests.

This week, we would like to explain the legal avenues available to victims seeking to recover their funds and why it is important to submit compensation claims at the appropriate stage.

Can lost funds be recovered through criminal proceedings?

Yes. Criminal proceedings are not necessarily limited to establishing criminal responsibility and punishing those responsible. In many legal systems, victims may also submit claims for compensation within criminal proceedings.

For this reason, when representing victims in criminal cases, we seek to submit their compensation claims in a timely manner, in accordance with the procedural rules applicable to each case.

Our objective is not only to establish responsibility for the alleged fraudulent activities but also to protect the individual financial interests of each affected investor.

Depending on the applicable law and the circumstances of the case, a criminal court may also be able to decide on compensation for victims. This can provide an important avenue towards recovering lost funds.

What happens if compensation is not awarded in criminal proceedings?

Even if a criminal court does not decide on a victim’s compensation claim, this does not necessarily mean that the opportunity to recover the money has been lost.

Depending on the applicable legal framework, victims may also pursue their claims through civil proceedings.

In such proceedings, the question of compensation is examined separately, taking into account the available evidence, the legal basis for liability, and the amount of the financial loss.

It is therefore important to understand that criminal and civil proceedings are not necessarily mutually exclusive avenues of legal protection. Depending on the circumstances, they may serve different but complementary purposes in protecting victims’ rights.

Why is it important to submit compensation claims in a timely manner?

One of our priorities when representing victims is to ensure that their financial claims are not overlooked while the question of criminal responsibility is being examined.

By submitting compensation claims at the appropriate stage, victims make it clear that they are seeking not only accountability but also compensation for the financial harm they have suffered.

In this regard, documentation demonstrating payments made, any funds subsequently received, and the actual amount of the financial loss is particularly important.

A properly documented claim provides an important foundation for pursuing compensation, whether within criminal proceedings or through separate civil proceedings.

What does this mean for Allied Capital Trade investors?

Although we currently have no new verified developments to report regarding Allied Capital Trade, it is important for affected investors to understand that different legal mechanisms may be available to pursue the recovery of their lost funds.

Our approach is not limited to the question of potential criminal responsibility. It also focuses on protecting our clients’ financial interests and considering all legally available avenues for obtaining compensation.

Naturally, the ultimate outcome depends on several factors, including the available evidence, decisions of the competent authorities, and the possibility of enforcing claims against those held responsible.

Nevertheless, the fact that one set of proceedings does not result directly in the recovery of funds does not mean that all legal options have been exhausted.

We will continue to monitor relevant developments and assess the available options for protecting investors’ rights as the situation evolves.

Thank you for your continued trust.

Kind regards,
Attorney Zoran Miljaković