Albanian authorities continue efforts to trace, identify, and seize assets suspected of being derived from criminal activity. Recently, assets valued at approximately €12 million were seized, believed to be obtained through illegal means.
Case Details
The Specialists for Economic and Financial Crime Investigation at the Vlore Regional Police Directorate (DVP Vlorë) identified two cases under the supervision of the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance of Sarandë, focusing on the crime of “Money Laundering from Criminal Activity.”
- K. Q., alias J. H., 43, Sarandë
- Criminal record in drug-related offenses.
- Preventive seizure by Sarandë Court (Sept 7, 2025) and upheld by the Court of Appeal (Oct 24, 2025).
- Seized assets in Sarandë:
- 6-story hotel with 37 rooms (248 m² per floor) + garage 440 m²
- 4-story hotel with 15 rooms + commercial premises (160 m² + 80 m²)
- A. K., 53, Sarandë
- Criminal record including personal crimes, trafficking, and drugs.
- Preventive seizure by Sarandë Court (July 31, 2025).
- Seized assets include:
- Sarandë: Service premises 103 m², property 123.1 m²
- Tirana: Apartment 78.4 m², construction plot 60.12 m², shop 103 m², arable land 800 m²
- Rradhimë, Vlorë: Properties 36 m², 485 m², 619 m²
- Memaliaj, Tepelenë: Properties 386 m², land 650 m², additional property
- Movable assets: 1 vessel, 4 vehicles, 12 bank accounts
Authorities in Sarandë continue working to identify and seize additional assets that may be registered under the names of these individuals or their relatives.
