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GJKKO's appeal sentences Gjici to 3 years in prison, Alma Kačin to 1 year in prison

GJKKO's appeal sentences Gjici to 3 years in prison, Alma Kačin to 1 year

GJKKO has sentenced the former mayor of Kukës, Safet Gjici, to 3 years in prison for the criminal offense "Passive corruption of high state officials or local elected officials", provided for by Article 260 of the Criminal Code.

While Alma Kaçi has been sentenced to 1 year in prison.

"1. The guilty declaration of the defendant S.Gj. for the commission of the criminal offense "Abuse of duty" provided by article 248 of the Criminal Code and based on this provision his sentence of 3 (three) years of imprisonment.

In application of Article 406 of the Penal Code, the sentence was reduced by 1/3, and the defendant S.Gj was finally sentenced. with 2 (two) years of imprisonment.

Serving the sentence for the defendant S.Gj. starts from the day of prohibition on 24.06.2023 and referring to law no. 81/2020 "On the rights and treatment of those sentenced to imprisonment and pre-trial detention", must be carried out in an institution of ordinary security.

In application of Article 35 of the Criminal Code, the defendants S.Gj. the right to exercise public functions is removed for a period of 5 (five) years.

The guilty declaration of the defendant AK, related to the commission of the criminal offense "Prostitution" provided for by Article 113 par. 2, of the Criminal Code and her punishment based on this provision with 1 (one) year and 6 (six) months of imprisonment.

In application of Article 406 of the Penal Code, the sentence was reduced by 1/3, finally sentencing the defendant AK to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.

The serving of the sentence for the defendant AK starts from the day of the arrest on 24.06.2023 and referring to the law no. 81/2020 "On the rights and treatment of those sentenced to imprisonment and pre-trial detention", must be carried out in an institution serving the sentence for women.

Regarding the material evidence, it is available at the request of the Prosecution.

Procedural expenses incurred during the investigation phase and those during the trial are jointly and severally charged to the defendants.

Against this decision, an appeal can be made to the Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime, within 15 (fifteen) days from the day after receiving information about the reasoned decision".

In conclusion, the Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime decided:

Amendment of Decision no. 8, dated 07.02.2024 of the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime as follows:

The guilty declaration of the defendant Mr. S.Gj. for the commission of the criminal offense "Passive corruption of high state officials or local elected officials", provided by article 260 of the Criminal Code, and his sentence of 4 years and 6 months of imprisonment.

Based on and for the implementation of Article 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the punishment assigned to ZSGj. is reduced by 1/3 of it, ultimately remaining 3 years of imprisonment.

The guilty declaration of the defendant Mrs. CA for committing the criminal offense "Active corruption of high state officials or local elected officials", provided for by Article 245 of the Criminal Code, and her sentence of 1 year and 6 months of imprisonment.

Based on and for the implementation of Article 406 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the punishment assigned to Mrs. CA is reduced by 1/3 of it, ultimately remaining 1 year of imprisonment.

The entry into force of Decision no. 8, dated 07.02.2024 of the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime for the rest of the dispositions.

The court costs of the appeal trial are jointly and severally charged to the defendants.

Against this decision, recourse can be exercised in the Supreme Court within 45 days, starting this term from the day after the notification of the reasoned decision" , the decision states.

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