Three individuals have been arrested by the Kosovo Police under suspicion of orchestrating a real estate fraud scheme involving forged documents and identity theft.
The suspects allegedly attempted to illegally sell land parcels without the knowledge or consent of the rightful owner.
The Fraudulent Operation
According to official police reports, the incident took place on July 15, 2026, at approximately 11:15 AM on Çlirimi Street in North Mitrovica.
The three suspects—all Kosovar Albanian males—allegedly used falsified identification papers to mislead a local notary public. Their objective was to secure a formal power of attorney, which would grant them legal authorization to put several valuable land plots up for sale.
Charges and Seized Evidence
Following the arrests, law enforcement authorities consulted with the state prosecutor and executed a warranted raid on the residence of one of the suspects. The operation yielded key evidence:
- Criminal Charges: The suspects face counts of “Legalization of False Content” and “Identity or Credential Theft” under the Criminal Code of Kosovo.
- Seized Assets: During the raids, police confiscated highly relevant document files, one personal vehicle, and a mobile phone used in the commission of the crime.
Current Status: Following their police interrogation, all three suspects were remanded into 48-hour custody by order of the prosecutor. The Kosovo Police Economic Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation to identify if any other land parcels were targeted or if additional accomplices were involved in the forgery loop.
