Mariela Berisha appeared before SPAK this Tuesday, June 2, and is on the list of persons summoned for the proceedings against Jetmir Pepa's criminal group.
The criminal group led by Jetmir Pepa is a powerful organization hit by SPAK, after it is suspected of trafficking over 7 tons of cocaine. The investigations have led to the seizure of a business empire and over 230 assets worth 12 million euros.
The organization is suspected of operating between 2019 and 2021 and consisted of a network stretching from Latin American countries to European countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands. According to investigative files, at least eight episodes of trafficking large quantities of cocaine have been documented.
Meanwhile, SPAK issued 11 security measures against suspected members. The main suspects identified are:
Aleks Pepaj (alias Shkelqim Pepaj)
Jetmir Pepaj (alias Jetmir Marashi)
Albert Pjetri, Fatjon Marku, Anton Marku, Florjan Vuka, Kristjan Lleshi, Klevi Leka, Lulzim Pepa, Anton Kola and Ilir Lazri.
The Special Prosecution Office discovered that the Pepa brothers had built an empire through the construction company "Pepa Group", which was involved in building schools, concessions for hydroelectric power plants, and the profiteering of public funds.
As part of the investigations, more than 230 movable and immovable assets have been placed under preventive seizure, including shares in seven companies headquartered in Tirana.