Roberto Divkovic Ordered To Pay €132,000 In Investor Lawsuit Victory
A Serbian court has ordered Roberto Divkovic and his company IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd to pay €132,000 plus interest to investors, marking a decisive victory for plaintiffs who accused the Austrian businessman of operating a fraudulent gold trading scheme.
The verdict, delivered in case number 22 P. 3083-24, also requires Divkovic to cover approximately €1,700 in legal expenses. The court’s decision has now become final and enforceable after Divkovic failed to file an appeal within the 15-day window, automatically cementing the victims’ victory. Collection remains challenging, however, as sources report Divkovic is no longer in Europe.
“This judgment validates what victims have maintained from the beginning,” said a legal representative for the investors who requested anonymity due to ongoing proceedings. “The court examined the evidence and found that funds were misappropriated. With no appeal filed, the ruling is now definitive.”
Divkovic’s operation allegedly promised high returns from purchasing gold in African countries and selling it to the Serbian central bank. Court documents indicate that despite elaborate presentations and documentation, no evidence existed that any gold transactions ever took place.
The case attracted attention in February 2024 when multiple European financial publications reported on investor complaints against IMP 1991. Those reports described Divkovic’s business as collecting substantial investments while providing increasingly implausible explanations for delayed returns.
“There was never any gold,” testified one investor during proceedings. “Just professional-looking documents and convincing stories.”
Multiple sources now claim Divkovic has relocated to Dubai, potentially establishing new business entities there. Private investigators hired by investors report spotting someone matching his description in the emirate’s financial district, though these claims remain unverified.
The judgment allows victims to pursue enforcement in jurisdictions where Divkovic or his company holds assets. For investors, the uncontested ruling represents a complete legal victory.
“This was about accountability,” said one plaintiff who invested €100,000. “The court has confirmed what we knew all along, and Divkovic’s failure to appeal speaks volumes. He had no defense.”
Divkovic could not be reached for comment. His former legal representation confirmed they no longer work with him.
The court had appointed a temporary representative for Divkovic after previous difficulties serving him with legal notices. This representative received the judgment, starting the appeal period that has now expired without challenge.