The appeal of the Special Court overturned the innocence granted by the First Instance for 7 defendants accused of "violation of equality in tenders" and "abuse of duty", declaring them guilty, all sentenced to 6 months in prison, but for due to the facilitating procedures, this decision has been suspended by being converted into a probationary service for 1 year.
The defendants all sentenced to 1 year probation are: Edlira Mehmeti, Edlira Hebo, Halit Kola, Ariana Gaci, Naze Daçi, Xhelil Demiri and Ylli Sevdari.
It was the complaint made by SPAK against the accused and the decision of the first instance, that brought today (October 31) the change of the verdict. The investigative file started on March 18 of last year, and on November 6 of last year, he was acquitted.
The decision was taken by the trio of judges Saida Dollani (chairman), Dhimitër Lara (member), and Miliana Muça (member).
"In conclusion, the Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime decided: Change of decision no. 73, date 06.11.2023 of the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime and the guilty declaration of 7 defendants", it is emphasized in the decision of the GJKKO of Appeal.
Three of the convicts were accused of "violation of equality in tenders" and 4 of "abuse of duty".