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Categories: POLITICS

Kosovo fake‑profile disinformation investigations

Entities: Sadri Ramabaja · Haki Abazi · Special Prosecutor’s Office · Kosovo Police · Kosovo Prosecutor’s Office

Overview

On 27 July 2026 Kosovo authorities began a criminal investigation into a fabricated social‑media account identified as “Lule Gjeli”. Analysts said the profile was used to influence opinion about ambassador Martin Berishaj and implicated former deputy Haki Abazi, who confirmed meeting the account’s operator and warned that a “Facebook militia” linked to the profile was targeting public figures, including U.S. officials.

Later the same day the political formation Aleanca publicly accused the Vetëvendosje movement of operating a broader network of fake profiles and coordinated disinformation. The alliance urged the Prosecutor’s Office and police to pursue criminal charges against anyone involved, arguing that such online manipulation threatens democracy and Kosovo’s strategic alliances.

Together, the reports show a shift from a specific investigative focus on a single false profile to a wider political call for scrutiny of alleged systematic fake‑profile campaigns within Kosovo’s partisan landscape.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The fake profile “Lule Gjeli” was used to manipulate public perception of Kosovo ambassador Martin Berishaj. (bfe2e4b2-87fa-4064-8bbb-f51a80dacc01)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former deputy Haki Abazi was involved in the manipulation of the “Lule Gjeli” profile. (bfe2e4b2-87fa-4064-8bbb-f51a80dacc01)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The “Lule Gjeli” profile is under criminal investigation. (bfe2e4b2-87fa-4064-8bbb-f51a80dacc01)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A young man in Prizren created a large photographic archive of crimes that has helped justice. (bfe2e4b2-87fa-4064-8bbb-f51a80dacc01)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Haki Abazi met the person behind the “Lule Gjeli” profile, who used multiple identities. (c3cb04ae-f478-4f43-acf9-7e77c6318d59)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Special Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the “Lule Gjeli” profile. (c3cb04ae-f478-4f43-acf9-7e77c6318d59)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Haki Abazi is willing to deposit evidence concerning the “Lule Gjeli” profile. (c3cb04ae-f478-4f43-acf9-7e77c6318d59)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Abazi linked the “Lule Gjeli” issue to a “Facebook militia” targeting individuals and processes, including U.S. officials. (c3cb04ae-f478-4f43-acf9-7e77c6318d59)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Kosovo Alliance urges probe of Vetëvendosje’s alleged fake‑profile disinformation campaign
Kosovo’s Aleanca accuses Vetëvendosje of using fake profiles and coordinated disinformation to undermine state institutions and allies, and urges prosecutors and police to investigate.
1 day ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Kosovo probes fake “Lule Gjeli” profile tied to ambassador Martin Berishaj
Kosovo analyst says fake “Lule Gjeli” profile was used to manipulate the Berishaj ambassador case; former deputy Abazi confirms investigation and offers evidence.

Sources

24-ore.com · dukagjini.com · ekonomiaonline.com · gijotina.com · kohajone.com · mesazhi.com · orainfo.net · telegrafi.com