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SPAK turns 5, EU ambassador's message: Don't rest on your laurels! Integration depends on cracking down on corruption and organized crime

Politiko 2024-12-19 11:00:28

SPAK turns 5, EU ambassador's message: Don't rest on your laurels!

SPAK celebrates 5 years since its establishment and establishment today. An event organized on the occasion of SPAK's 5th anniversary was attended by the head of the institution, Altin Dumani, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Balkans, Alexander Kasanoff, and the EU Ambassador, Silvio Gonzato.

The latter first emphasized that SPAK has provided good results in cracking down on criminal groups, noting that it should not be the only institution fighting corruption.

In addition to the results, Gonzato requested that SPAK be "down to earth" and look to the future, as the integration process will rely on the results of the fight against organized crime and corruption.

"We have supported them since day one and will continue to do so in the future. We see the achievements so far. In organizational terms, SPAK has created a solid structure that can efficiently support all elements of its mandate.

From a functional perspective, SPAK has delivered good results in several high-profile cases, recovering millions of euros in assets of individuals gained through corruption. They have helped to crack down on criminal organizations in Albania and abroad, SPAK is synonymous with success in Albania in just a few years.

It is the Albanian citizens who believe that SPAK is the most trusted institution in Albania, this is proof of your strong work. We must also look to the future, we must not rest on our laurels, the outcome of the EU accession process will continue to rely on the capacity and work it will do to fight organized crime and corruption. By seizing and confiscating these assets that have been illegally disposed of.

The recent appointment of the Deputy Director of the BKH not only fulfills the law but paves the way for the creation of the judicial police that will assist investigators. Secondly, increasing the efficiency of financial investigations is an important aspect, including cooperation with the evidence sector, banks.

SPAK is not and should not be the only institution in the fight against corruption and organized crime. It is important that SPAK focuses on resources and further develops sophisticated instruments to combat these issues at a high level. This reinforcement of the work that needs to be done will further restore public trust in the rule of law. It is the responsibility of all such institutions and it should be a coordinated effort across society,” Gonzato declared.

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