Lawyer Ivan Ninić alleged to N1 that Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić provided cash to settle debts after joining the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Ninić claims Šapić’s move to the SNS was essentially a payment for outstanding obligations, described as “credit” in colloquial terms. He further stated that Šapić has since realized the unfavorable nature of his situation within the party, expressing a growing sense of frustration. The lawyer’s statements imply a transactional aspect to Šapić’s political alignment. These claims raise questions regarding potential financial dealings influencing political decisions within Belgrade’s government. No immediate response from Mayor Šapić or the SNS was available at the time of reporting. The allegations center on the dynamics within Serbian politics and the relationship between personal debts and party affiliations.