The U.S. Department of State has imposed sanctions on former North Macedonia Special Chief Prosecutor, Katica Janeva; current mayor of Karpos, North Macedonia, Stevco Jakimovski; and former mayor of Kacanik, Kosovo, Xhabir Zharku.
According to the US Department of State, Stevco Jakimovski was involved in corrupt acts, including using his official position to interfere with urban development. Katica Janeva was involved in corrupt acts, including using her political influence and official power for personal benefit.
Xhabir Zharku Zharku was involved in corrupt acts, including using his position to interfere with procurement processes to unlawfully permit construction on property owned by the municipality, to benefit himself and his associates.
These Western Balkan politicians and their immediate families are generally ineligible to enter the US.
