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Kosovo espionage investigation involving Serbian BIA

Overview

Kosovo authorities arrested Fehim Sali, a resident of Dragash and Serbian citizen, on suspicion of espionage for the Serbian Security Intelligence Agency (BIA).

Following an investigation lasting over a year involving the Kosovo Police and the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (AKI), Sali allegedly provided political information regarding Kosovo and identified AKI officials through photography. Prosecutors also stated that Sali provided information on individuals belonging to the ‘Wahhabi sect’ and suggested potential targets for BIA recruitment. During raids, authorities seized mobile phones and 40,000 euros in cash. Sali reportedly admitted to being recruited by the BIA, and a judge ordered pre-trial detention for him until September 13, 2026.

Expanding on these investigations, Bekim Kodraliu, a prosecutor for the Special Prosecution of Kosovo, revealed that there have been seven identified cases of espionage and four convictions to date linked to the BIA. Among the convictions are former high-ranking Kosovo Police officials Aleksandër Vlajiq and Bojan Jevtiq, noting that Vlajiq had previously been convicted for a terrorist attack in Mitrovica.

Additionally, prosecutors highlighted the case of Hysri Selimi, who was sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly cooperating with Serbian intelligence for over 15 years by providing information on individuals who joined the Islamic State.

Entities

Bekim Kodraliu · BIA · Fehim Sali · Special Prosecution Office of Kosovo · Security Intelligence Agency

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] There have been seven cases of espionage involving suspected recruitment by the Serbian Intelligence Agency (BIA) in Kosovo. lajmpress.org · www.dukagjini.com
[● 2 SOURCES] There are four convictions for espionage, two of which are final, involving Aleksandër Vlajiq and Bojan Jevtiq. lajmpress.org · www.dukagjini.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The convicted individuals, Vlajiq and Jevtiq, held high-ranking positions within the Kosovo Police. lajmpress.org · www.dukagjini.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Fehim Sali is suspected of providing information regarding Kosovo's political situation to a BIA official. 24-ore.com · www.epokaere.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Fehim Sali allegedly provided information on individuals belonging to the Wahhabi sect as potential recruitment targets. 24-ore.com · www.epokaere.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A court approved a 30-day detention request for Fehim Sali. 24-ore.com · www.epokaere.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hysri Selimi was sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly cooperating with Serbian intelligence for over 15 years. www.epokaere.com

Timeline

about 18 hours ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Kosovo prosecutors reveal seven espionage cases linked to Serbian BIA
Kosovo prosecutors have uncovered seven espionage cases linked to the Serbian Intelligence Agency (BIA), including convictions of former high-ranking police officials and recent arrests of suspected informants.
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
Fehim Sali arrested for espionage on behalf of Serbian BIA
Fehim Sali has admitted to being recruited by the Serbian Intelligence Service (BIA) to conduct espionage in Kosovo, including identifying intelligence officials and providing political data.

Sources

24-ore.com · abcnews.al · arbresh.info · atvlive.tv · dubrovackidnevnik.net.hr · dukagjini.com · ekonomiaonline.com · epokaere.com · gazeta10.com · illyriapress.com · koha.mk · kosovapost.net · lajmi.net · lajmpress.org · orainfo.net · telegrafi.com · tetovasot.com · veriu.info

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