The OCCRP report quoted the intelligence file that said Dačić was warned by American, Russian, and other European embassy officials of Tončev’s relationships with organized crime. The file said officials expressed their concern about Tončev holding such an important position. Dačić appointed Tončev to his staff anyway.
Dacic said he was not warned by embassies but would not elaborate further.
“If something was happening five years ago, why is it discussed now and not back then?” said Dačić.