The Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime, GJKKO, has decided not to change the security measure for businessman Ilir Shtufi. His request to replace the “arrest in prison” measure was rejected, while the measure imposed in the framework of investigations into a criminal group and money laundering remains in force.
GJKKO’s decision
According to the published decision, the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime did not accept Ilir Shtufi’s request for a lighter security measure.
This means that the “arrest in prison” measure remains in force, while the case continues to be handled within the framework of the investigations against him.
What is under investigation
According to the Prosecution’s version, Shtufi is at the center of an investigation related to accusations of participation in a criminal group and money laundering.
At this stage, these are suspicions and charges raised by the prosecution body, while criminal responsibility remains subject to the judicial process.
Arrest in Greece
The businessman had been arrested in Greece and was later included in the procedures related to the investigation opened against him.
Further details about the defense arguments for changing the measure have not been made public.
Mention of Shkëlzen Berisha’s name
In reporting on this case, Ilir Shtufi has also been mentioned in connection with his ties to Shkëlzen Berisha.
However, from the information made public so far, there are no further clarifications on the nature of these ties in relation to GJKKO’s latest decision.
The rejection of the request to ease the measure shows that the court, at this stage, has chosen to keep its approach to the case unchanged.
Beyond the official wording of the investigation, the real weight of the evidence and the sustainability of the accusations are expected to be tested in the continuation of the judicial process.