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"A strong state is not just one that arrests criminals. A strong state is one that takes away the wealth, power and influence in society from crime and returns to citizens what has been unjustly taken from them." This was stated by the Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari, during his speech at the conference "From confiscation to the public good", organized by AAPSK.
Lamallari stated that Albania has entered a new phase of the fight against organized crime and corruption, where the main focus is on hitting the criminal economy and returning confiscated assets to the benefit of citizens.
According to him, the fight against crime is not only about arrests and convictions, but also requires the removal of the financial power of criminal organizations.
"Today we talk about justice, about the state and about public trust. Organized crime not only builds criminal networks, but also creates economic power, corrupts and undermines citizens' trust in the state," said the Minister of Interior.
He announced that during 2025 alone, hundreds of assets worth over 61 million euros were seized, while thousands of seized and confiscated assets are under administration.
According to Lamallari, these results are proof of the strength of the institutions and the cooperation between the State Police, SPAK, financial investigation structures and the Agency for the Administration of Sequestered and Confiscated Assets.
The Minister underlined that the challenge does not end with the confiscation of assets, but with how they are returned to the service of the public.
"The assets of crime should not be forgotten or degraded. They should be turned into public benefit, into investments for citizens and into community service. Spaces that once symbolized lawlessness are being transformed into community centers, facilities for children, art and culture. This is the strongest message a democratic state can give: the assets created by crime are being turned into value for citizens," the minister said.
Focusing on the new challenges of financial crime, Lamallari emphasized that crypto-assets, cross-border transfers and modern forms of money laundering require new responses and strong international cooperation.
He praised the partnership with the European Union, Europol, Eurojust and partner countries, emphasizing that Albania remains determined to strengthen the rule of law and European standards in the fight against organized crime.
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