Erion Veliaj seeks release, revokes security measure

2025-04-14 09:45:25Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Erion Veliaj seeks release, revokes security measure
Erion Veliaj

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, who has been held under "prison arrest" for more than two months on suspicion of having committed two criminal offenses, is seeking to be released from prison.

Veliaj has requested the revocation or replacement of the security measure as well as two months' information from the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution regarding the investigations being conducted against him regarding the criminal offense of corruption and money laundering.

His request will be reviewed on Wednesday by preliminary investigation judge Erjon Bani, who signed the "prison arrest" measure against Veliaj.

The Mayor of Tirana previously appealed the GJKKO measure in the Special Appeal, but the second instance of the judiciary decided to reject his request, leaving in force the decision given by Erjon Bani in the session to evaluate the security measures that was held in the Special Court on February 12.

The Appeals Court's decision was made public a few days ago, while Erion Veliaj's legal defense is expected to appeal to the High Court, as they oppose the coercive measure but also the investigation launched by SPAK, which according to them is based on an anonymous report.

For the same issue, businessman Elman Abule remains under "house arrest", while Veliaj's wife and five other businessmen, including Gentian Sula, Shkëlqim Fusha, Meriman Palushi, Fatmir Bektashi and Sokol Kryeziu, are limited to the "compulsory appearance" measure.


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