The Kosovo Police Directorate for Economic Crimes and Corruption conducted an operation in Gjakova following information about three individuals suspected of accepting bribes from business owners. The suspects were arrested and detained for 48 hours, as reported by Reporteri.net.
Details of the Investigation
According to the police statement, the three suspects are alleged to have committed the criminal offense of “Accepting Bribes” under Article 421 of the Kosovo Criminal Code.
“The Kosovo Police, specifically the Directorate for Investigation of Economic Crimes and Corruption (DHKEK), Regional Unit in Gjakova, received information that three suspects, at different times and locations in Gjakova, demanded and accepted bribes from various business owners. These actions are suspected to constitute the offense of ‘Accepting Bribes,'” the statement read.
Evidence Secured
In coordination with the Basic Prosecution in Gjakova, the police conducted advanced investigative measures, collecting evidence that the suspects received monetary bribes and material benefits from business owners in Gjakova.
Searches were conducted today at the residences of the suspects—two in Gjakova and one in Peja—where authorities seized:
- €11,600 in cash
- Four mobile phones
- One iPod
- One Albanian passport
- One Albanian ID card
Arrest and Detention
The suspects were interviewed in the presence of their defense attorneys. Following the interviews, they were detained for 48 hours on the order of the prosecutor.
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Kosovo authorities to combat corruption and ensure accountability. The Directorate for Economic Crimes and Corruption has intensified investigations into cases involving misuse of authority and illicit activities impacting the private and public sectors.
