North Macedonia’s prosecution has indicted former First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, along with seven others, on charges of abuse of office. The indictment stems from an 8.2 million euro purchase of video lottery terminals for the State Lottery. Authorities allege wrongdoing in the procurement process, suggesting improper conduct by Grubi and his co-defendants. The case centers on concerns that the purchase was not conducted fairly or efficiently. This indictment marks a significant development in a probe into potential corruption involving high-ranking officials. Further investigations are expected as the case proceeds through the Macedonian legal system. The allegations threaten to destabilize the current government and raise questions about transparency in public procurement.