Bosnia Investigates 'Zefaaf' Marriage Platform

Authorities probe a service charging foreign men to meet Bosnian women following public outcry and reports of unauthorized filming.

Tarek bin Zahw, founder of the marriage platform Zefaaf, is under scrutiny for a program connecting foreign men with women from Bosnia and Herzegovina. A promotional video filmed at a Sarajevo cafe, reportedly without consent, highlights the 'Marry from Bosnia' service.

The platform charges a 500-euro fee to organize meetings with candidates and their families under Sharia rules. While Zefaaf offers visa assistance, it notes travel does not guarantee marriage. Comments were disabled on posts following significant negative public feedback.

Authorities, including the State Investigation and Protection Agency, are now investigating the platform's activities. The probe follows a formal report by Ervin Čustović of the 'Košnica' initiative and public criticism from local Imam Muhamed Velić in Sarajevo.