The international police operation codenamed "Platforma" continues in Albania, to crack down on a structured criminal group involved in fraud through a fake online investment platform.
In this context, the State Police has finalized another strike, this time in Tirana, with the operation codenamed "Recovery".
The Directorate for the Investigation of Cybercrimes, in cooperation with the Sector for the Investigation of Economic and Financial Crimes of the Tirana DVP and under the direction of the Tirana Prosecution Office, discovered a call center on "Janos Hunyadi" Street, which was adapted for committing computer fraud through a fake online investment platform.
During the operation, one of the organizers of this fraud scheme, Agim Shehu, 36 years old, resident of Tirana, was arrested. His two associates are still being sought, while law enforcement continues to work to locate and arrest them.
Also, 6 employees were arrested:
Indrit Kaziu, 33 years old, resident of Farka
Lution Veseli, 22 years old, resident of Kruja
Elvis Hadaj, 38 years old, resident of Tirana
Maer Musabelliu, 33 years old, resident of Tirana
Dardan Rama, 34 years old, resident of Tirana
Aldo Pleshti, 36 years old, resident of Tirana
On the other hand, 4 other people are being investigated at large, AP, 40 years old, VA, 38 years old, KA, 24 years old, SM, 38 years old.
During the search, computer and mobile devices used to commit financial fraud were seized, mainly against foreign citizens, who were promised profits from false investments on online platforms.
Operation "Recovery" is part of a broader international investigation, aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating through digital fraud, economically harming hundreds of citizens abroad.
The procedural materials were referred to the Prosecutor's Office at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Tirana, for further investigative and legal actions.