The Kosovo Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (APK) has announced it is preparing criminal charges against 29 public officials who failed to submit their annual asset declarations within the legal timeframe.
The official period for public officials to declare their assets is March 1–31 each year. According to a response provided to KALLXO.com, 141 officials failed to meet the deadline, but 29 of them did not even comply within the 15-day extended period, prompting APK to initiate legal action.
“Of the total 141, so far 29 officials have not fulfilled their obligations even within the extended period. In addition to fines, the Agency is preparing criminal charges to submit to the relevant prosecutions,” stated the APK.
Legal Repercussions for Non-Compliance
Under Kosovo’s legal framework, failure to declare assets within the legal deadline results in a fine equal to 30% of the official’s salary. Officials are then given an additional 15 days to comply. If they still fail, criminal charges follow.
Among those under scrutiny is Hasan Krasniqi, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Water Company “Gjakova”, who missed the legal deadline. APK confirmed that his case is under review.
Krasniqi Under Separate Corruption Investigation
Krasniqi is already being investigated by the Special Prosecution for alleged corruption involving two tenders at KRU “Gjakova.” Following reports by KALLXO.com, he was detained from March 17 to April 18, 2025.
This wave of non-compliance sheds light on ongoing challenges in enforcing transparency and integrity among public officials in Kosovo.
