The Special Prosecution has moved to the sentencing phase in the case against Vau i Dejës Mayor Kristjan Shkreli. According to the request submitted to the court, SPAK is seeking to have him found guilty of active corruption in elections, with a sentence of 1 year in prison and a 5-year ban from holding public office.
The request submitted by SPAK
At the conclusion of the review of the evidence, SPAK asked the court to find Kristjan Shkreli guilty of the criminal offense of “Active corruption in elections.”
This is the stage at which the prosecution formalizes its request for punishment, while the final decision remains in the hands of the court.
What sentence the prosecution is seeking
According to the Special Prosecution’s sentencing request, a sentence of 1 year in prison has been sought for Shkreli.
The prosecution body has also requested a ban on holding public office for a period of 5 years, a measure that, if accepted by the court, would directly affect his political and institutional status.
What remains to be decided
At this stage, this is the prosecution’s request and not a final court decision.
The court is expected to assess SPAK’s claims and the evidence presented before delivering its verdict on the Vau i Dejës mayor.
The case concerns one of the most sensitive criminal offenses for the integrity of the electoral process, while the weight of the accusation will now be tested in the court’s decision.