Dario Simic charged in graft case linked to campsite development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Former Croatian international Dario Simic was charged in a graft case on October 1, 2026. The charges relate to an alleged abuse of office and authority surrounding a campsite development in Tisno, Croatia. Simic, along with two other suspects, is accused of seeking a permit for construction outside legal boundaries. The local complaints against him included illegal construction in a protected coastal zone. If convicted, Simic faces a potential prison sentence of up to five years.
- •Simic charged with graft involving a coastal campsite.
- •Case includes accusations of seeking unauthorized permits.
- •Prosecutors allege abuse of office and authority.
- •Simic previously represented Croatia, earning 100 caps.
- •If found guilty, he could face up to five years in prison.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Croatian ex-international Simic charged in graft case
"Former Croatian international footballer Dario Simic was reportedly charged on Thursday in an alleged graft case linked to a coastal campsite development involving two other people.Simic, a defender, retired from international football in 2008 after becoming the first Croatian to earn 100 caps for his country.
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