Croatian Court Extends Detention for Suspects in Nazi Fan March Case
A Croatian court extended the detention of suspects involved in a Nazi and antisemitic fan march in Split, as authorities crack down on extremist behavior at football matches.
A court in Split, Croatia, extended the detention of additional suspects linked to the Nazi and antisemitic fan march organized by supporters of Hajduk Split. Police have identified 23 suspects in total for public incitement to violence and hatred, while the search for several remaining individuals continues.
The court previously ordered the detention of 13 out of 14 suspects from the first group, while a separate proceeding was initiated against a minor involved, who received a restraining order banning him from attending club matches instead of detention. Deputy County Prosecutor Rena Laura confirmed that law enforcement continues to analyze video footage from the march.
Presiding over the case, Judge Ivica Botica issued a stern warning regarding historical leniency toward antisemitic chants in Croatian football, emphasizing that unchecked extremism risks tragic outcomes. The suspects face charges carrying up to three years in prison for the march, which featured Nazi slogans and antisemitic abuse ahead of a match against Ajax Amsterdam.
