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Politiko 2025-02-10 14:29:01

Corruption, money laundering and hiding assets, what Veliaj's

The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was arrested today by order of the Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK).

The decision was made after a lengthy investigation into corruption affairs involving the capital's municipality.

According to sources from SPAK, Veliaj is accused of passive and active corruption, money laundering and concealment of assets, in connection with the Tirana incinerator case and suspicious financial transactions carried out by his family members and close associates.

The Special Court has also signed the "house arrest" security measure for his wife, Ajola Xoxa, following suspicions that she was involved in financial schemes linked to the Tirana municipality.

Meanwhile, earlier searches conducted at Veliaj's offices and residence have uncovered evidence that, according to SPAK, strengthens suspicions of illegal profits through fictitious contracts and companies registered in the names of his family members.

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