Investigation by media reveals suspicious financial activity linked to family of prominent Democrat MP

An investigation by Shqiptarja.com has unveiled questionable financial activity involving “Deco 2000,” a company owned by Mimoza Vokshi, the sister of Democratic Party MP Albana Vokshi. The report raises serious concerns about potential money laundering through substantial dividend payments. What makes the allegations more poignant is the fact that Albana Vokshi is the prominent and very aggressive role Vokshi has played in denouncing alleged acts of corruption on the part of her political opponents. 

Why is this important: Albana Vokshi is a prominent opposition figure who just recently led the Parliamentary Commission on Health Concessions that became notorious for producing no results besides insults, fighting and altercations between the parties. Vokshi’s aggressive and rude style of management of the Commission has come under severe criticism. The revelation about her sister’s financial dealings comes at a delicate moment for Vokshi, who in the past has more than once faced accusations of corruption and influence-peddling.

The investigation: Documents show that “Deco 2000,”  a company owned entirely by the sister of the MP, Mimoza Vokshi and administered by her daughter, Ajlin Sharku who was also the company’s sole employee – Ms. Sharku is also employed by the Energy Regulatory Entity – distributed an astonishing 627 million lekë or 627 thousand euro, in dividends over just 10 months in 2024. The company did this while:

• Operating from a residential address listed as its main office.
• Declaring only one employee, Sharku, who receives a minimum salary.
• Not filing a full financial statement since its founding in 2009 (It has only submitted simplified profit tax declarations).

The investigation also revealed that the company’s declared operations, which include real estate leasing and an aesthetic center, do not explain the significant funds distributed. Authorities are now examining whether these payments could be tied to money laundering activities.

Context: This is not the first time that Vokshi and her immediate family come under accusations. In 2010, Socialists accused her of corruption linked to her tenure as an economic advisor to Prime Minister Sali Berisha and her involvement in decisions about major oil concessions, worth millions, that benefited her partner at the time. The concerns about “Stream Oil” contracts and potential conflicts of interest remain part of the broader narrative surrounding Vokshi’s political and financial entanglements. In 2013 her aunt was arrested and sent to prison for her role in a ring smuggling oil to Montenegro. 

Authorities are closely monitoring the case, as the investigation into “Deco 2000” could have major ramifications for Vokshi and her political career.