corruption case
Editorial note: Erion Veliaj case becomes political thriller as SPAK faces growing backlash
The arrest of Tirana’s mayor, Erion Veliaj, was expected to be contentious. Veliaj is one of the most senior Socialist officials, a three-time popular mayor of Tirana credited with the...
Details emerge from closed-door hearing on security measures against Tirana mayor
New information has surfaced regarding the closed-door session at the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), where security measures against Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj were reviewed. According to...
Prime Minister criticizes SPAK over Tirana Mayor’s arrest, refuses to dismiss him
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared on Tuesday that he will not dismiss Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana, following his arrest by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime...
Argita Berisha and husband file charges against Anti-Corruption Prosecutors
Argita Berisha, daughter of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, and her husband Jamarbër Malltezi have filed criminal charges against prosecutors of the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK)...
Berisha threatens journalists amid corruption allegations
During a press conference from his home while under house arrest, Sali Berisha threatened journalists reporting on his corruption case, accusing them of being “misused” by SPAK, the Special Prosecution...