Following the victory of the Student List in the October 25 elections, which ended the 14-year rule of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), allegations have emerged regarding the systematic destruction of official documents within Serbian state institutions. Reports include sightings of black trash bags filled with shredded documents, locked offices, and suspicious activity occurring at night. One of the primary sites of concern is the Republic Fund for Pension and Disability Insurance (PIO) of Serbia. Dragan Domazet, a representative of the Association of Free and Independent Trade Unions (ASNS) for PIO Fund employees, confirmed the authenticity of photographs showing bags of destroyed documents. Domazet stated that employees have attempted to salvage some of the records, noting that “something extraordinary and unusual is happening at night.” The PIO Fund has not yet responded to these allegations. In response to public reports, Serbia’s State Prosecutor, Zagorka Dolovac, issued an instruction on October 29 directing all public prosecutors to urgently coordinate with the police to prevent the destruction of official records. The directive covers a wide range of institutions, including banks, the Security Intelligence Agency (BIA), and the Military Intelligence Agency, citing their importance to the country’s economic, financial, and legal security. Similar concerns have been raised regarding Serbian institutions in Kosovo. A group of students from the University of North Mitrovica, supporting the Student List, reported the alleged destruction of documentation at the Clinical Hospital Center in North Mitrovica and within temporary municipal bodies. Zlatan Ellek, director of the Clinical Hospital Center and head of the Serbian List, denied these claims, labeling them as “untrue and unfounded.” He stated that no official documentation is being destroyed or hidden and argued that such accusations damage the reputation of the institution and its staff. Under the Serbian Criminal Code, the destruction, concealment, or falsification of official documents is a criminal offense punishable by three months to five years in prison. Opposition politician Gjorgje Miketiq also alleged on social media that documents were being destroyed at the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, Student List representative Nemanja Karoviq alleged attempts to withdraw approximately one billion dinars from the Postal Savings Bank, a claim the bank formally denied, asserting its status as a stable and liquid financial institution. Legal experts suggest that the current situation reflects the risks associated with the transition of power. Attorney Ahmed Delimegjac emphasized that prosecutors and police are obligated to intervene immediately upon learning of potential criminal activity. He noted that while the State Prosecutor’s recent instructions are necessary, they may also be an attempt by existing officials to demonstrate loyalty to the new administration to avoid dismissal. Regarding the technical feasibility of such actions, Rodoljub Sabic, a lawyer and former Commissioner for Information of Public Importance, noted that while destroying electronic records is significantly more difficult than physical ones, the lack of transparency in recent years makes it difficult to track how documents were managed. He observed that the destruction of records is a common risk during the collapse of autocratic regimes, particularly when those records may contain evidence of human rights violations, criminal activity, or financial manipulation.