An indictment by Kosovo’s Special Prosecution has placed Fatmir Sheholli at the center of a case in which he is suspected of espionage and blackmail, while one of the strongest elements in the file remains a document found on his phone bearing the label “Top Secret 2.” According to the prosecution’s version, its contents describe scenarios of religious influence, mosque construction, manipulation of international perceptions of Kosovo, and the advancement of Serbia’s interests.
What the indictment contains
According to Kosovo’s Special Prosecution, Fatmir Sheholli is accused of, from an unspecified date until his arrest in October of last year, knowingly assisting the activity of Serbia’s Intelligence Service, the BIA, in the capacity of a person recruited by it.
In addition to the espionage charge, he has also been charged with blackmail. Kosovo authorities present the case as part of an investigation touching on security and the alleged interference of Serbian structures in Kosovo.
The document found on the phone
During the examination of Sheholli’s phone, investigators seized a photograph bearing the label “Top Secret 2,” which the prosecution considers significant evidence of the nature of his contacts and his suspected ties to BIA structures.
This document describes claims about fundraising by Islamic embassies in Belgrade and their investment in the construction of mosques in visible locations, near highways, schools and shopping centers, as well as expanding them in large villages.
Claims of a network of religious and political influence
Other parts of the document speak of expanding Islamic schools across the entire territory, involving people from Kosovo, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Sandžak, as well as penetrating figures with influence in sports, media, music and politics.
The file also mentions claims that some leaders of Islamic communities in the region would be under control, while the influence would also extend to the Albanian diaspora in Switzerland and Germany. These are elements presented by the indictment and remain part of the prosecution’s version in the criminal proceedings.
The scenario described in the file
According to the document cited in the indictment, the objective would be to create an atmosphere in which Kosovo would be perceived as a radicalized state, which would encourage the departure of young people, the division of society and a change in the stance of Western countries toward it.
The prosecution argues that analysis of the material shows an action plan aimed at destabilizing the Republic of Kosovo, damaging its international position and creating a negative narrative about the country. According to the indictment, Sheholli forwarded this document to a person identified as Viktor Makedonija.
The case opens another sensitive file on security and the influence of foreign services in Kosovo, but the real weight of the evidence and criminal responsibility will now be tested in court.
Beyond the strong wording in the indictment, it remains essential that the prosecution’s claims be proven according to the standards required in criminal proceedings, especially in matters where security, religion and regional political influence intersect.