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Kidnapping and murder of Eglant Koç, journalist: The perpetrator has changed his appearance

Politiko 2026-06-23 09:57:53

Kidnapping and murder of Eglant Koç, journalist: The perpetrator has

Armand Shakaj, suspected of murdering Eglant Koçi and hiding the body on the top of Korrës, remains at large, while the police suspect that he is hiding within Albanian territory.

According to journalist Igli Çelmeta, authorities have information that Shakaj has not left Albania and that he has been seen in various areas of the country, mainly in Tirana and Elbasan.

According to Çelmeta, there is information that Shakaj has changed his appearance and clothing to avoid being recognized.

"It turns out that this person has not left Albanian territory as the police have information that he is hiding within Albanian territory.

Even up until the day Eglant Koçi's body was found, there was information that he was hiding in Tirana, Elbasan, and in the villages of Tirana. A few days later, the police received information that Armand Shakaj had been seen in the area of ​​Rruga e Kosovareve, moving around masked.

It is suspected that he has completely cut his hair, beard, changed his 'look' and clothing completely, in order not to be recognized. The police suspect that he is being helped by friends, associates, and relatives. Thanks to the illegal activities he has previously carried out, he also has the opportunity to hide.

"After the police received information that he had moved on Kosovars' Street, it was confirmed by security cameras and it was true," Çelmeta said on A2 CNN.

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