A file received from the Italian authorities has set in motion SPAKU, which has registered a new investigation into the criminal offense of “Laundering the proceeds of crime.”
At the center of the investigations is Artan Gaçi, the husband of former Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, while verifications are also being carried out for the possible involvement of the latter.
According to information made public, the new investigation has begun after evidence was discovered during another criminal proceeding.
It concerns a series of banking transactions and communications found on telephones, which are suspected to be important for uncovering the investigated activity.
The chronicle’s journalist, Xhevahir Zhabina, stated in a television appearance that the investigations are based on a file forwarded by Italian authorities, which contains suspicions of money laundering and corruption.
“We have only been able to obtain a few details, because it is a file that has arrived from the Italian authorities. It contains serious suspicions and accusations of money laundering and corruption. The file is impossible to access,” said Zhabina.
According to the journalist, the issue may affect several executives, while other details are expected to come to light regarding the persons and transactions being verified by the justice authorities.
Artan Gaçi was previously investigated by SPAK for the issue of property alienation in the South Coast area. That investigation began after a report made by Fredi Beleri, and was headed by prosecutor Olsi Dado.
However, the previous proceedings were dismissed by the Special Prosecution Office and the decision was upheld by the courts.
The current investigation is presented as a new case, based on data and evidence obtained during another investigation. According to published information, SPAK is examining financial transactions and communications that may help clarify suspicions about the origin of the money and the activities of the persons involved.