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Fehim Sali detained for suspected espionage involving Serbian BIA
Fehim Sali, a suspect in an espionage case, has been ordered into one month of pre-trial detention by the Basic Court in Prishtina. Sali, who was arrested on August 13, 2026, at the Merdare border crossing, is accused of acting as a recruited agent for the Serbian Intelligence Service (BIA).
According to Prosecutor Bekim Kodraliu, evidence gathered by the Kosovo Police and the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (AKI) suggests Sali was recruited by BIA official Zheljko Matovic. During legal proceedings, Sali reportedly admitted to being recruited and maintaining continuous contact with BIA officials.
The investigation, which has lasted over a year, alleges that Sali provided sensitive information regarding Kosovo's political situation and worked to identify and photograph AKI officials. Authorities also seized mobile phones and cash during recent raids, which are believed to be proceeds from his criminal activities.
Entities
BIA · Bekim Kodraliu · Fehim Sali · Kosovo Intelligence Agency · Special Prosecution Office of Kosovo · Zheljko Matovic
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Special Prosecution of Kosovo requested one month of pre-trial detention for Fehim Sali. orainfo.net · 24-ore.com · atvlive.tv · www.dukagjini.com · gazeta10.com · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized mobile phones and cash during a raid conducted in cooperation with the Kosovo Police and AKI. orainfo.net · 24-ore.com · atvlive.tv
- [● 7 SOURCES] Prosecutor Bekim Kodraliu stated that evidence confirms Fehim Sali was recruited by the Serbian Intelligence Service (BIA). orainfo.net · 24-ore.com · atvlive.tv · www.dukagjini.com · gazeta10.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Sali is suspected of photographing and identifying Kosovo Intelligence Agency (AKI) officials and providing political information to BIA. www.dukagjini.com · gazeta10.com · www.illyria.com · telegrafi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation into Fehim Sali has been ongoing for over one year. orainfo.net · atvlive.tv · www.dukagjini.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Fehim Sali admitted during the detention hearing that he was recruited by BIA and maintained regular contact with its officials. orainfo.net · 24-ore.com · atvlive.tv · www.dukagjini.com · gazeta10.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The investigation identifies Zheljko Matovic as the BIA official who recruited Sali. orainfo.net · 24-ore.com · atvlive.tv · www.dukagjini.com · gazeta10.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judge Kushtrim Shyti ordered pre-trial detention for Sali from August 13 to September 13, 2026. gazeta10.com · telegrafi.com