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Croatian Nun Faces Criminal Charges for Allegedly Faking Anti-Muslim Attack

Police in Croatia have filed a criminal complaint against a Catholic nun, alleging she stabbed herself and falsely reported being attacked by a fictitious Muslim immigrant, an incident that initially sparked national outrage and anti-migrant sentiment.

A Catholic nun in Croatia is facing criminal charges after police concluded she fabricated a story about being stabbed by a Muslim immigrant, alleging she wounded herself and filed a false report.

Sister Marija Tatjana Zrno, a 35-year-old member of the Sisters of Charity in Zagreb, told authorities on November 28 that an unknown assailant attacked her with a knife in the city's Malešnica district. Initial media reports, citing unverified claims, suggested the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar," fueling widespread speculation about a religiously motivated assault.

Following a four-day investigation, the Zagreb Police Department announced it has filed a criminal complaint against Sister Zrno, asserting that her allegations were false. Police allege their investigation confirmed she purchased the weapon herself and intentionally inflicted the injuries.

The nun, who was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening abdominal wounds and discharged on December 1, now stands accused of knowingly misleading law enforcement. The case has been referred to the Municipal State Attorney's Office.

The initial report provoked significant public and political concern, prompting statements from city officials and national authorities. Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević had earlier called for a full and transparent investigation.

Sister Zrno, a religion teacher at a primary school known for her youth pastoral work, has not publicly commented on the police findings. The charges highlight the serious social and political repercussions of fabricating hate crimes, particularly in a climate of heightened tension around migration and religious identity in Europe.
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