The murder of Albanian Jani Aliaj in Koridhalos/Lala: Here's what the Greek authorities are investigating

2026-01-22 22:41:00, Aktualitet CNA

The murder of Albanian Jani Aliaj in Koridhalos/Lala: Here's what the Greek

Journalist Klodiana Lala shared details this evening regarding the murder of convict Jani Aliaj in Koridhalos prison in Greece.

Invited to the show "Të Paezkspozuarit" with Ylli Rakipi, Lala said that Aliaj was transferred to the sector where women were held in pre-trial detention, to avoid danger to their lives.

According to her, Greek authorities are investigating the conflicts that Jani Aliaj had with criminal groups in Greece, while adding that it is more likely that Albanian criminal groups are behind the incident.

"One of the journalists in Greece had given details about previous attempts to execute Jani Aliaj. According to the Greek media, he was sent to the sector where women were held in pre-trial detention, to avoid danger to their lives. In an unclear manner, he was transferred to the men's sector, where two months ago there was an attempt to kill him. The Greek media considered the murder of Jani Aliaj as a death contract with the Greek mafia.

Apparently, the authorities are mainly investigating the conflicts that Jani Aliaj had with criminal groups in Greece. It seems that revenge with Albanian groups is more distant. The Greek authorities have requested data and information, as much as possible within the country. The Koridhalos prison has been left under the control of the groups and there have been murders and serious executions, mistreatment of Albanian prisoners in relation to the Albanians.

Jani Aliaj, the investigation there related to the functioning of the prison, is related to a moment, were measures taken to prevent this event? The Greek media raise questions, they say they did not take sufficient measures to protect his life. The same person who killed Jani Aliaj, killed another Albanian, Artur Bashimi. So the discussion in Greece is not about the victim Jani Aliaj, since he was arrested on behalf of Albania, but about the way this high-security prison is administered, which is among the most problematic there. The Albanian side is looking into whether there is any data that could be the execution of Albanian groups", said Lala. /CNA