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SPAK places Socialist Party MP under investigation
Another Albanian politician, Plarent Ndreca, a member of the Socialist Party and former Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior, is now under investigation by the Special Structure Against Corruption...
Former President to stay in jail as investigation unfolds
Former President Ilir Meta will remain in prison while Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) continues its investigation into him, his wife Monika Kryemadhi, and two associates. After...
Albanian Democratic Party MPs protest in Strasbourg, raise concerns over democracy
A group of 30 MPs from the Democratic Party (DP) staged a sensitization campaign outside the European Parliament, aiming to raise awareness among European lawmakers about what they claim are...
Video of Ilir Meta’s arrest sparks debate
The release of video footage showing the arrest of former President Ilir Meta has ignited public debate. Opposition representatives have heavily criticized the way in which he was arrested. Others...
Ilir Meta arrested: a breakdown of corruption and financial misconduct charges
Following the arrest of leader of the Freedom Party (PL) and former President of Albania, Ilir Meta, the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) published the charges against...
Arrest of former Socialist MP following mandate resignation
Jurgis Çyrbja, a former Socialist Party MP, was arrested shortly after resigning his parliamentary mandate. He is under investigation by SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Structure) for abuse of office during his...
Breaking news: Former President Ilir Meta arrested by SPAK amid corruption and money laundering allegations
Ilir Meta, leader of the Freedom Party (PL) and former President of Albania, was arrested today on the outskirts of Tirana while on his way to the party headquarters for...
Special judge demands SPAK investigate Argita Malltezi’s allegations against her
The former Chief Judge of the Special Court of First Degree Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) Irena Gjoka has requested that the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime...
Democratic Party calls on SPAK to investigate medical oxygen monopoly
The Democratic Party (PD) has urged the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to investigate what it describes as a “monopoly” on medical oxygen procurement. PD claims that...
Albanian Democratic Party accuses Minister of Energy of €180 million energy scheme
The Democratic Party (DP) has filed a complaint with the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) against Minister of Energy and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. They accuse her of abusing...