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Albania’s ex-president Meta detained by police, spokesman says
Albania's former president Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his spokesperson and lawyer said on Monday.
Meta's spokesperson Tedi Blushi told a press conference the arrest was "inappropriate" and that it would "be condemned by all patriotic and honest Albanians."
Albania Prosecutors Seek Former Deputy PM Arben Ahmetaj’s Arrest
Arben Ahmetaj, a long-time member of Albania's parliament and former Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister is facing a request from prosecutors for his arrest on charges of corruption and money laundering.
Ahmetaj, 54, holds parliamentary immunity, so the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organised Crime, SPAK, has asked parliament for permission to arrest him.
Albanian Journalists Gagged Over Organised Crime Case Leaks
Albanian Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime offices in Tirana. Photo: LSA
Kosovo, Albanian Police Detain Border Officers Suspected of Bribery
Kosovo and Albania authorities said they detained more than 50 police officers from both countries at the Vermice border crossing point as part of a police probe into bribery and corruption.
Albania Journalist Union ‘Expected’ Public TV Director’s Arrest
Albania's Special Court on Monday confirmed the decision by the Special Prosecution Against Organized Crime and Corruption, SPAK, on Friday to arrest the former General Director of Albanian Radio National Television, RTSH, Thoma Gëllçi, for abuse of duty over a tender worth about 708,000 euros.
Welcome Home? ISIS Returnees Test Balkan Countries’ Ability to Reintegrate
Despite the potential security threat posed by their return, which all three countries say they are taking seriously, experts warn that these people cannot be reintegrated only by the political centre; the local communities where they live must play an even greater role.
Albania Ex-Deputy Interior Minister Under Arrest on Bribery Charges
Albania's Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organised Crime, SPAK, on Tuesday said that a former Deputy Interior Minister from the ruling Socialist Party, Rovena Voda, was under house arrest for suspected bribery.
Albania Arrests ‘Corrupt’ Judge and Aides Over Suspicious Prison Releases
Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organised Crime, in Tirana. Photo: LSA
An investigation carried out by Albania's Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime, SPAK, has resulted in 13 persons, including a judge, Enkeleida Hoxha, two doctors, a defence lawyer and some private citizens, facing corruption charges.
Albania to Probe Wiretaps Revealing Mafia Bribes of Officials
Albania's Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organised Crime, SPAK, on Friday launched an investigation into wiretapping carried out by the Anti-Mafia Prosecution Office in Catanzaro, in Calabria, southern Italy.