Sali Berisha and his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi's confrontation with justice over the "Partizani" case begins today. Today, at 10:00, the first session of the trial on the merits will take place at the GJKKO.
Sali Berisha, his son-in-law and the three other defendants faced each other for the first time in the dock as defendants in a criminal trial. It is not known whether Berisha will be present at the hearing or represented by lawyers. The case will be judged by a three-judge panel, with Elsa Ulliri as presiding judge, Bib Ndreca and Rudina Palloi as members of the panel.
None of the defendants have requested a summary trial, which means it will be a lengthy process.
Defendants in this case include former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, his son-in-law Jamarbër Malltezi, his partner Xhimi Begeja, businessman Fatmir Bektashi and financier Andia Pustina, who will face justice in connection with the accusations of privatization of the former "Partizani" sports complex.
Berisha will be tried on charges of Passive Corruption of High Officials. SPAK alleges that in his capacity as Prime Minister, he favored his son-in-law, Jamarbër Malltezi, in obtaining property.
Berisha is under the security measure of "compulsory appearance", while his son-in-law is under "house arrest". Malltezi is accused by SPAK of having illegally benefited from income worth 5.4 million euros from a construction business thanks to government decisions taken by his father-in-law.