Police had been checking several leads on Tovšak's possible whereabouts since her disappearance on Saturday. Various reports spoke of sightings in Portorož and Zagreb, while media also speculated that she may have fled to relatives in America or Kenya.

On Thursday, speculation intensified that Slovenia's most sought fugitive may be still in the country. The 24ur.com news site cites unofficial sources in saying that the arrest was made on a farm around Mislinja.