Fugitive businessman arrested in North Macedonia over REK Bitola tender fraud

Stojanche Chifligaroski, a key figure in the 'Chain' corruption case, was arrested at the Sveti Naum border crossing after three years as a fugitive. He is accused of organizing a criminal group that secured million-dollar tenders from state power utility REK Bitola. The arrest marks a significant step in the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown, though the full extent of the scheme and potential political fallout remain unclear.