Austrian prosecutors have opened a criminal case against Roberto Divkovic on fraud charges, according to documents obtained from the public prosecutor’s office. The 33-year-old Austrian national, accused of defrauding investors of hundreds of thousands of euros through a fictitious gold trading operation, has now been summoned twice for police questioning after failing to attend a scheduled interview.
Divkovic Misses Two Scheduled Appointments
Prosecutor files reveal that Austrian police contacted Divkovic in Vienna and issued an initial summons for November 27, 2025. Divkovic canceled the appointment, stating he wished to retain legal counsel before giving testimony.
A second appointment was then arranged for December 22, 2025, allowing Divkovic and his lawyer to review the case files. Divkovic did not attend. According to the prosecutor’s records, he provided no explanation for his absence.
As a consequence, authorities have issued a second summons. Divkovic is now due to appear for questioning on January 27, 2026.
Victim Response
Investors who claim to have been defrauded by Divkovic say his conduct is consistent with past behaviour.
“I’m not surprised Roberto Divkovic is avoiding the police. He has shown complete disregard for the law and for authorities. He has never had to face any real consequences for his scams and frauds. Roberto Divkovic belongs in jail, where he can’t hurt any more victims,” one victim told this publication.
Background: The Alleged Gold Trading Fraud
Roberto Divkovic, born December 30, 1991, is the founder and former CEO of IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd, a Serbian-registered company that claimed to operate in the gold trading sector.
Beginning in late 2022, Divkovic allegedly solicited investments by promising substantial returns. Investors were told their funds would be used to purchase gold in African countries including Ghana, Uganda, and Burkina Faso, which would then be sold to the National Bank of Serbia at a profit. Quarterly dividend payments were promised.
According to victims, no payments were ever made. Divkovic allegedly collected investor funds and disappeared without delivering any returns or providing evidence of gold purchases. Total reported losses amount to hundreds of thousands of euros, with individual claims reaching six figures.
Previous Court Ruling in Serbia
The Austrian criminal investigation follows a civil judgment against Divkovic in Serbia. In May 2025, a Belgrade commercial court ordered Divkovic and IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd to pay €132,000 plus interest to investors, along with approximately €1,700 in legal costs.
The ruling became final and enforceable after Divkovic failed to appeal within the statutory 15-day period. Court records show that Serbian authorities had difficulty serving Divkovic with legal documents, ultimately appointing a temporary representative to allow proceedings to continue—a pattern now being repeated in Austria.
Next Steps in the Criminal Case
Austrian authorities are awaiting Divkovic’s appearance on January 27, 2026. Should he fail to comply with the summons again, prosecutors may seek additional measures, potentially including an arrest warrant.
For victims, the criminal proceedings in Austria represent the strongest prospect yet for accountability. While the Serbian civil judgment confirmed their claims, enforcement has proved difficult. A criminal conviction could result in penalties beyond financial restitution.
Roberto Divkovic could not be reached for comment.
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