The General Director of Money Laundering Prevention, Elvis Koçi has been fired.
The reasons for the dismissal of Elvis Koçi are still unknown. Sources suggest that Iris Ago has been appointed in his place.
Ago has held the position of advisor to the Minister of Finance and Economy since December 2021. He previously held the position of Director in the Directorate of Large Taxpayers (August 2020-November 2021); has headed the Directorate of Tax Control, at the General Directorate of Taxes (February 2017-July 2020).
Iris Ago graduated in 2009 at the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, branch Finance and Accounting, further continued his Master of Science studies during the years 2010-2013, and holds the title of MSc Banking and Insurance. He is trained on National and International Accounting Standards (KAS & IFRS), Leadership Challenges in Albania organized by George Washington University.
Iris Ago is fluent in English and Italian