Arben Ahmetaj criticizes Albanian justice system and SPAK

Former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj has issued strong criticisms regarding the Albanian justice system, claiming that certain segments of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) have overturned the constitutional order through “pseudo-justice.” Ahmetaj stated that the vetting process was conducted under the political guardianship of the “head of the organization,” a reference to Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Ahmetaj expressed regret for his previous trust in the justice reform, which he once viewed as a “national mission.” He claims to possess documents and audio recordings to support his accusations, which span various sensitive issues including the vetting process, criminal cases, energy, and defense contracts.

In related discussions, hypotheses have been raised regarding the origin of intercepted materials released by Ahmetaj. While some suggest these recordings could have been obtained by foreign intelligence services—mentioning potential actors such as the US, Germany, Israel, Italy, or Russia—no concrete evidence or official confirmation has been provided to substantiate the involvement of any foreign agency.