Under investigation by SPAK/ Will Belinda Balluku be arrested? Former prosecutor Beci clarifies the procedure

Following the publication of the wiretaps and the launch of investigations by SPAK, one of the biggest questions being asked is whether Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku could end up in prison. Former prosecutor Eugen Beçi explained today in 'Log' on News24 that such a scenario is not necessarily mandatory, as everything depends on the criminal offense for which she is accused and the level of her legal risk.

"Not necessarily. It does not fall under those criminal offenses that have a high penalty margin. The charge of violating equality in tenders, for example, implies that SPAK has linked the procedure of a tender with communications, or relationships that may have influenced the selection process," said Beci. According to him, if the investigation is initiated for administrative violations or passive corruption, then the case will be treated differently.

“If it is made by a lawsuit or for a corruption violation, the case will be investigated. But the security measure is not automatic,” he asserted. The former prosecutor emphasized that the security measure for women is treated with more care, if there are special humanitarian circumstances. “A lady with a newborn child, or with serious health problems, can benefit from a relief in the security measure. But for the rest there are no exceptions – the law is the same for everyone, ” he said.

According to Beci, since Balluku is not elected with a parliamentary mandate, she does not enjoy immunity, so if SPAK requests a security measure, she can do so directly in Court. “As Deputy Prime Minister, Balluku is not elected. This means that she can be summoned directly to court to secure the security measure, without the need for parliamentary procedures,” the former prosecutor added.

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