Roland Cretu, a 41-year-old Albanian fugitive, has been apprehended in Slovenia on charges related to two murders committed in Italy and Slovenia. Cretu, who is known to use multiple false identities, including Romanian surnames, is a former member of the Albanian Armed Forces.
On October 27, 2024, Cretu allegedly shot and killed a homeless Ukrainian man, Vadym Usatyi, in Saronno, Varesa, Italy. The conflict reportedly stemmed from a personal dispute involving Cretu’s ex-girlfriend’s family. Following the murder, Cretu fled to Switzerland, evading capture for several weeks.
In December 2024, Cretu was arrested in Lurjana, Slovenia, alongside two accomplices: Dino Muzaferovic, a 39-year-old Montenegrin with ties to the Škaljari mafia clan, and Jako Bergant, a 22-year-old Slovenian. They are accused of murdering Satko Zovko, a protected witness who had provided information to various Balkan mafia groups, including Kavač and Škaljari. Zovko was shot dead on November 29, 2024, as he left a casino, with police later discovering a GPS device in his vehicle that led to the identification of the suspects.
Cretu and his associates are now under investigation for their connections to international organized crime and are expected to face legal proceedings in both Slovenia and Italy.
Key Takeaways
- Roland Cretu, 41, arrested in Slovenia for two murders.
- Allegedly shot a homeless man in Italy and a witness in Slovenia.
- Known for using multiple false identities.
- Connections to organized crime and mafia groups.
- Under investigation in both Slovenia and Italy.
