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Klodiana Lala: Veliaj's release affects the collection of evidence

2025-07-10 21:13:00, Aktualitet CNA

Klodiana Lala: Veliaj's release affects the collection of evidence

Journalist Klodiana Lala shared some new details today regarding the situation of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, following the decision against him by the Supreme Court.

In a television show, Lala stated that based on investigations and the work of prosecutors, it results that changing the security measure for Veliaj, from prison arrest to his release, would affect the collection of evidence.

Lala also spoke about the suspicions against Veliaj based on criminal offenses.

"Veliaj was aiming to return to office as mayor. His arguments were that he claimed he was elected and as such could not be held in prison, he considered the measure arbitrary as it does not destroy evidence and intimidate witnesses, or to leave since the goal is to return to office as mayor.

SPAK was caught on several counts, related to the criminal offense and the sentencing range, of which Veliaj is suspected, such as corruption, money laundering and concealment of assets. Secondly, there are suspicions that Veliaj may intimidate witnesses and destroy evidence, with prosecutors alleging that Veliaj has directed attacks on prosecutors and the judge.

Investigations into assets suspected to belong to Veliaj are also ongoing. According to them, Veliaj's release will affect the collection of evidence.

The High Court did not provide a justification, because it takes time. Meanwhile, during the two hours in the consultation room, there were debates regarding the fact that Veliaj is on duty, there were strong debates among the criminal panel, but it was decided to leave the security measure in force.

"Veliaj has two options, he will address the Constitutional Court, but on June 17, the first instance court, after due diligence, rejected Veliaj's request for a change of measure, so he has the option to appeal this as well and repeat the requests for a replacement measure," said Lala. /CNA

 





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