The Basic Court in Prishtina has found Jelena Gjukanoviq guilty of espionage, sentencing her to six years in prison following a lengthy investigation and trial process.
According to case prosecutor Bekim Kodrali, the verdict was based on substantial evidence proving the charges beyond reasonable doubt. He emphasized that the defendant’s activities constituted a continuous criminal offense under Kosovo’s Criminal Code.
Kodrali stated that the Special Prosecution worked in close coordination with key security institutions, including the Kosovo Police, the Counter-Terrorism Department, and the Kosovo Intelligence Agency. This cooperation, he said, led to the collection of sufficient and concrete evidence demonstrating that Gjukanović had engaged in illegal activities that allegedly supported Serbia’s intelligence agency, BIA, in advancing narratives harmful to Kosovo’s interests.
“The court’s decision sends a clear message that no one is above the law,” Kodrali said, stressing that authorities will continue to investigate and prosecute crimes that threaten the country’s constitutional order and security.
He added that the prosecution will review the full written judgment before deciding on any further legal steps regarding the sentence.
