Law enforcement actions in Albania and Kosovo involve arrests and fraud investigations

criminal support driver's license fraud police corruption SPAK investigation Mitrovica

In Albania, former police official Uljan Shpataraku has been transferred to Peqin prison following a court decision to hold him in custody. Shpataraku was arrested on August 26 while driving a vehicle containing Ergys Agasi, a businessman wanted by SPAK for various crimes including money laundering and corruption. Shpataraku faces charges of aiding a criminal authority.

In Kosovo, authorities in Mitrovica have detained four individuals suspected of using telecommunications and technological devices to assist candidates during written driver's license exams. During the investigation, police confiscated communication devices and mobile phones.

Additionally, a police intervention in Prizren regarding loud music at a family gathering escalated into a confrontation. Three individuals were arrested, and two police officers sustained minor injuries during the incident, which is being investigated as an attack on an official.

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Ardian Qerreti · Ardit Qerreti · Atdhe Bytyqi · Ergys Agasi · Kosovo Police · Mitrovica · Prizren Police · Prizren Regional Hospital · SPAK · Uljan Shpataraku

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The three arrested individuals are identified as Ardit Qerreti (29), Ardian Qerreti (47), and Atdhe Bytyqi (43). veriu.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] A criminal case for 'Attack on an official person' has been initiated following the incident. veriu.info
[● 2 SOURCES] Two police officers sustained minor physical injuries during the confrontation. veriu.info
[● 2 SOURCES] Police responded to a report of loud music at a family gathering in Prizren around 00:30 on August 30. veriu.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ardit Qerreti and Ardian Qerreti were detained for 48 hours, while Atdhe Bytyqi was released under standard procedure. veriu.info