# Kosovo espionage investigation involving Serbian BIA

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kosovo-espionage-investigation-involving-serbian-bia
> Updated: 2026-08-19T05:59:53.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: 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.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-arrests-man-for-allegedly-spying-for-serbian-intelligence-agency

### 2026-08-14: 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.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fehim-sali-accused-of-espionage-for-serbian-intelligence-service

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