
The Lezha Court has sentenced Portuguese citizen Ruben Saraiva, found guilty of the murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj, to life imprisonment.
The serious event occurred in April 2023 in Shëngjin, where Nikulaj was executed inside his business premises.
Saraiva is accused of the criminal offense of "Murder committed for profit or revenge." According to the indictment, the crime was organized and planned, while Saraiva's role is considered key in its execution.
In previous hearings, evidence, testimony and expertise were presented that, according to the Prosecution, prove the defendant's involvement in this serious event.
According to the prosecution, Nikulaj's murder is suspected to have been ordered by Edmond Haxhia for blood feud motives. Four British citizens were also involved as accomplices.
The murder of businessman Ardian Nikulaj was the continuation of the chain of revenge that the victim's family has with the Lekstakaj tribe, a conflict that began in the distant year of 1997.