Kushner Abandons Belgrade Tower Amid Protests and Probe

Jared Kushner’s real estate firm has canceled plans to build a major project in Serbia’s capital. The decision follows public protests and a corruption investigation. The project was a luxury hotel and apartment complex on a prized site in central Belgrade. It was seen as a symbol of close ties between the former U.S. president’s son-in-law and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Local groups had protested for months. They argued the deal for the land was illegal and sold at a suspiciously low price. A Serbian court recently opened a formal corruption probe into the agreement. Kushner’s company, Affinity Partners, confirmed its exit. It stated the decision was due to delays from the ongoing investigations. President Vucic reacted with anger. He accused the protestors of damaging Serbia’s reputation and scaring away foreign investment.