
During an interview in Euronews Albania , journalist Klodiana Lala, talking about the disappearance or murder of Ervis Martini, also talked about the other side of his life, little known to the public.
Lala said that he is originally from Montenegro, was born in Burrel and then together with his family settled in the area of Fushë-Kuqe. She also said that Ervis Martinaj was educated in Italy and after returning to Albania he entered the gambling business.
"Ervis Martinaj is originally from Montenegro, was born in Burrel, then settled in the area of Fushë-Kuqe, was educated abroad in Italy and is the father of four children. He came and entered the gambling business where he had a license," the journalist said.
For the first time, the name of Ervis Martinaj, according to Lala, was mentioned in the murder of Ervis Doçi, in 2013.
"It was the murder of Ervis Doçi, in 2013, where Ervis Martinaj was discussed for the first time. He was not a man who came from the street, his family had sufficient economic potential. Entered the gambling business and then began this closed and vicious circle within which Ervis Martinajt remained. He has a diabolical mind, he is a man who has eyes and back. He was arrested for a while, after he was released", said Lala.
According to the journalist, in the act-expertise of the Israeli authorities, it was said that Vis Martinaj had video, audio and messages exchanged with important people.
"This was the reason that Ervis Martinaj came out untouched by Albanian justice. He exerted pressure and blackmail on those whom he had taken hostage", said Lala.