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Money laundering, DASH takes Berisha as an example: His son-in-law benefited from millions!
2025-02-16 20:30:35 / POLITIKË
The US State Department has once again blacklisted Albania for money laundering. As has been the case for years, this time too our country is considered a hotbed for money laundering from organized crime and corruption.
A few days ago, the US State Department published the second volume of its Money Laundering Report, which includes Albania among many other countries. According to the report, due to high crime and corruption, there is an increased presence of money laundering.
“The majority of money laundering in Albania is linked to drug and human trafficking, government contract fraud, tax evasion and smuggling. Albania’s largely cash-based economy, weak border controls and weak customs controls facilitate a black market for smuggled goods. Criminals launder proceeds through real estate purchases, construction projects, cryptocurrencies and other business ventures ,” the report states.
The US State Department has taken Sali Berisha as an example of money laundering. The report mentions the fact that investigations have been launched against him, while according to the Americans, the former prime minister's son-in-law benefited from $5 million from the "Partizani" affair. The case of Lefter Koka with the incinerators is also mentioned.
“ In 2023, SPAK took action that included arrests and asset seizures of former high-level officials. In October, SPAK announced an investigation into former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, sanctioned by the US for corruption under section 7031(c) of the State Department Appropriations, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Act of 2021, after his son-in-law benefited from nearly $5 million. SPAK arrested Berisha’s son-in-law for corruption and money laundering and seized his assets.
In October, courts convicted former environment minister Koka of money laundering, corruption and abuse of office after a company gave him $1.47 million. The court also seized assets worth $4 million,” the report notes.
Of course, this report was drafted by the Biden administration, as Berisha claims that he will have no say in the matter with the Trump administration.
The State Department further states that Albania should increase investigations and prosecutions for money laundering, as well as combat corruption, organized crime, and drug trafficking. “Albania should implement existing laws, follow regulatory guidance, conduct effective oversight, improve law enforcement cooperation, and expand the capacity of police and prosecutors to focus on corruption, money laundering, and economic crimes. Albania should fully implement the judicial reform initiated in 2016-2017 ,” it further states. /Pamphlet
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