Nga korrupsioni, te 16 grupet kriminale dhe problemet e SPAK, Dumani raporton në Kuvend; jep alarmin mbi presionet politike

Kreu i SPAK Altin Dumani teksa iu përgjigj deputetit socialist Olsi Komici, ka kërkuar ndërhyrjen në ligjin për konfiskimin e pasurisë.

Dumani tha se janë dy shtete europianë që kanë kërkuar ndarjen e pasurisë konfiskuar në vendin tonë, pasi shtetas shqiptar kanë kryer veprat penale në vendet e tyre.

“Tani është momenti që të kemi një sektor analize, sepse ato punë që janë bërë ndër vite, kanë nevojë të analizohen. Pasi një njësi analize  e mirë, shërben jo vetëm për të hetuar. Po ta shohësh ndër vite SPAK e ka rritur numrin e çështjeve për pastrimin e parave. Është rritur ndjeshëm vlera e pasurive të sekuestruar dhe të konfiskuara. Ne po kryejmë gjithmonë hetim pasuror kur kemi persona të identifikuar. Një element i rëndësishëm është bashkëpunimi me homologët tanë jashtë Shqipërisë.

Ku për shtetas shqiptar që janë dënuar për një çështje që ka të bëjë me krimin e organizuar, ne me partnerët tanë, kemi regjistruar procedime pasurore në Shqipëri. Po flas për shtetas shqiptar që nuk kanë kryer vepra penale në Shqipëri, por kanë transferuar pasuritë në Shqipëri, ne kemi regjistruar procedimet pasurore, ne kemi sekuestruar dhe konfiskuar. Ka ardhur koha që ne të diskutojmë me homologët tani, ndarjen e pasurive të konfiskuar mes shteteve. Këtu ka nevojë të ndërhyhet në sistem për të përmirësuar këtë aspekt, pasi janë dy shtete që kanë kërkuar ndarjen e pasurive të konfiskuara”, tha Dumani.

SPAK leader Altin Dumani clashed with DP deputies in the Laws Committee. He was held accountable by Oerd Bylykbashi for the delay in Operation "Bridge".

According to the Democratic MP, if the arrests had been made before the elections, there would have been a different result in Durrës. But Dumani opposed it.

"We made the request for security measures in March. The decision was made in May. On the same day, we contacted our colleagues in Bari. A meeting was coordinated for May 7. They also had preparatory work because most of them were arrested in Italy. The date was set for the 21st. Why wasn't it done earlier? It is not SPAK's duty to arrest. SPAK tasks the police with executing the measures. Don't ask us to do this," he said.

SPAK leader Altin Dumani clashed with Democrats in the Laws Committee. He was questioned by MP Oerd Bylykbashi about electoral crime.

The Democratic MP was criticized for investigating electoral crimes in the May elections. But Dumani reacted harshly, stating that they are ready to impeach a mayor involved in vote buying.

" We have taken a mayor into custody. Meanwhile, we have another mayor under investigation for active corruption in elections. We have arrested several people, some are for trial. We also have 8 criminal proceedings that we prioritize. And we will have concrete results. There is room to do more, but we must keep in mind that we are 20 prosecutors. We are not the police, nor customs, nor taxes. We are prosecutors and we have a constitutional obligation. As soon as we organize work, we see headlines in the media that you come out and say that votes are being bought ," said Dumani.

Excerpt from Duman's statement

We, in implementation of the recommendations of the Assembly, created a task force, but I cannot say that the task force has failed. There is room for improvement, but it has not failed. We have taken every report from every party seriously, also conducting verifications on the ground. 

As for us, we have evaluated all the referrals received, regardless of whether they came from ordinary citizens, we have registered 44 criminal proceedings. In reality, SPAK has taken all the necessary actions. 

Currently we have a mayor indicted for active corruption. This is a case where we have seen massive corruption. We have another mayor under investigation, we have several people under investigation and arrested for these elections. We also have 38 criminal proceedings, which we are pursuing with priority. We must bear in mind that we are an institution with 20 prosecutors, we are neither the state police nor customs. 

We have also had a communication together, we have verified every claim of yours, we have sent a prosecutor even in the middle of the night. Some things need to be said as they are. And you have gone and thanked him. But Mr. Deputy, as we are organizing the work to investigate the case, we see in the media that votes are being bought in this country. 

We have Mr. Gjoni, we have brought and verified every claim. We 20 prosecutors are, I said, I wish we had no case, I am just as concerned as you about vote buying. But these are the capacities and possibilities of SPAK.

The head of SPAK, Altin Dumani, spoke about anonymous complaints, saying that the SPAK website receives complaints every day from people who wish to remain anonymous.

Dumani, while urging citizens to denounce corruption, said that they are not required to provide identification documents.

" I would rate it well. I mentioned a little the number of referrals, reports from all the agencies with which we cooperate. There is much to do better in terms of cooperation with the State Police or other law enforcement institutions. We have never been reluctant, but open to cooperate, but it is a fact that the number of referrals continues to remain small in the assessment of SPAK.

As for anonymous complaints, on the SPAK website we receive complaints every day, from people who maintain anonymity. We do not necessarily ask the complainant for an identification document and he remains anonymous. I can give a name that may not have anything to do with the name hidden behind the complaint. There is this possibility to make anonymous complaints through the online website, in addition to those that come in writing. "- said Dumani to the Laws Committee. 

The head of SPAK, Altin Dumani, stated to "Ligjet" that during this year, 8 people were extradited from the United Arab Emirates who were wanted by the Special Prosecution Office.

This year, according to Dumani, has marked an improvement, as the extradition situation from Dubai in 2024 has been problematic.

"Extradition from the United Arab Emirates has been problematic for 2024, as it was almost impossible to extradite these citizens who were wanted on SPAK charges. 2025 has marked an improvement, within this year about 8 people have been extradited from Dubai, not even we ourselves had imagined that we would have this positive situation in relation to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates ," said Dumani.

Altin Dumani, head of the Special Prosecution Office, has emphasized the importance of digital evidence as an indisputable basis in investigations into corruption, money laundering and organized crime.

In the 2024 report, he announced that the number of mobile phones seized for examination has marked a record increase.

" During 2024, the Expertise Sector received 400 expert decisions for 841 pieces of digital evidence, specifically for 553 mobile phones and tablets, 110 computers, 16 DVRs and 162 other pieces of digital evidence. This, compared to the following years, is increasing ," he said in the Assembly.

The head of SPAK, Altin Dumani, during his report to the Laws Committee, requested legal changes for the storage of cryptocurrencies.

Dumani said that 11 million euros of crypto have been seized but there are difficulties in the process of freezing them.

" External pressure from external political, media and organized crime factors, which threaten the integrity of prosecutors and undermine the continuity of investigations. The electronic completion of cases is still in process. SPAK is 6 years old and it is necessary to establish an analysis unit. The powers for the recognition of foreign powers are problematic, extraditions from abroad, as these powers belong to the General Prosecutor's Office.

The extradition of citizens from the United Arab Emirates to Albania has been problematic, almost impossible, who were wanted for criminal cases on behalf of SPAK. Legal changes regarding law 1902, regarding the storage of cryptocurrencies, since we as an institution do not have a wallet to store cryptocurrencies in seized cryptocurrencies. During 2024 alone, we have confiscated 11 million euros of crypto assets. We are in the process of shredding an amount greater than 11 million euros, we are in the process of seizing, we are having difficulties,” Dumani said to Ligjet.

SPAK head warns of ongoing risk from money laundering, abusive tenders and political interference; calls for national priority in the fight against corruption...

Altin Dumani, head of the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK), has revealed a bleak picture of the corruption situation in the country, describing it as a sustainable and strategic threat to the functioning of the state and the economy.

In his report to the Assembly, Dumani underlined that criminal offenses in the field of corruption remain at a high and stable level of risk, with a tendency to expand in several categories, including the judiciary and executive branches.

" Corruption at high levels has not decreased, but has changed form. Laundering the proceeds of crime and violating equality in tenders are two of the most aggressive forms of sophisticated corruption in 2023-2024 ," said Dumani.

According to him, the phenomenon includes continuous abuses of public funds and the use of fictitious entities in clientelistic schemes. Dumani also warned that passive corruption in public administration maintains a stable trend, testifying to the systemic spread of corrupt practices.

" Illegal influence on public decision-making remains a typical form of state capture and reduces citizens' trust in justice and the law ," he said.

Although the report highlights a relative decrease in cases of corruption in the judiciary during 2024, SPAK considers this decrease not necessarily an indicator of improvement, but a possible result of a lack of referrals and investigative obstacles.

In conclusion, Dumani called for treating corruption as a national priority in criminal policy, with a special focus on international cooperation, increasing referrals from public institutions, and a thorough reform of the tendering and financial supervision system.

Excerpt from Duman's speech

Regarding the measurement of the level of risk, data on criminal offenses in the field of corruption show a high and stable level of risk, with a tendency to expand in several categories of crimes and with a direct impact on public governance, institutional integrity and the national economy.

The highest-risk offenses are laundering of proceeds of crime and violation of equality in tenders, which show a strong increase in 2023-2024, reflecting continued abuse of public funds and the involvement of fictitious commercial entities in clientelistic schemes.

Passive corruption of persons exercising public functions maintains a stable high trend, demonstrating the spread of corrupt practices in public administration.

Meanwhile, the exercise of unlawful influence remains a typical form of interference in public decision-making and administrative processes, maintaining a medium level of risk.

Acts of corruption at high levels of government and justice, including passive corruption of senior state officials and active and passive corruption in the justice system, although they represent a relative decrease in 2024, remain crimes of high strategic risk, as they undermine public trust in the state and the rule of law.

Overall, the panorama of the level of corruption risk constitutes a constant threat to the integrity of public administration, fair economic competition and the functioning of the rule of law, requiring its treatment as a national priority in criminal and investigative policy, in terms of long-term international cooperation.

The head of SPAK warns of serious risks that threaten institutional independence and the continuity of investigations into high-level corruption

During his report to the Laws Committee, SPAK head Altin Dumani spoke unequivocally about the serious challenges facing the institution he leads. In a strong statement, he highlighted the risk of external pressures from politics, the media and organized crime, which he said undermine the integrity of prosecutors and the constitutional functioning of SPAK.

"I wanted to emphasize the external pressure from political, media and organized crime actors, which endangers the institutional integrity and that of prosecutors. This requires a coordinated institutional response to protect the constitutional independence of SPAK," Dumani emphasized.

He also raised concerns about the lack of a clear legal framework on the status of prosecutors after the end of their mandate, which he said creates uncertainty and could disrupt sensitive ongoing investigations. The lack of legal advisors, insufficient analytical support and minimal referrals from public institutions for corruption cases are some of the other issues that were mentioned.

"There is an unjustified silence from many institutions that should be partners of justice. Referrals to corruption cases are minimal. This is a political and institutional problem," said Dumani.

He added that SPAK is awaiting the finalization of the electronic case management system, with the assistance of the EU, and stressed the necessity of establishing a special analysis unit to cope with complex investigations and fulfill international obligations.

At the end of his speech, Dumani recalled that in December SPAK turns 6 years old and that it is time to further strengthen the institution, not only in human and technical resources, but also with clear legal and political protection.

The problems listed by Dumani

-External pressure on SPAK from organized crime, political and media actors, which undermines its constitutional independence and effectiveness in investigations. External interference also jeopardizes the integrity of prosecutors and the investigative process. To guarantee the independence of SPAK, as well as support for prosecutors in sensitive cases, a more coordinated and timely response is needed from all institutions, which have the responsibility of protecting the integrity of SPAK.

- The continued lack of a clear legal definition regarding the status of special prosecutors after the end of their mandate. SPAK notes that this issue has not yet been addressed and emphasizes that the lack of a clear definition of this status could undermine the continued maintenance of high professional standards of investigation, required by the public, the Parliament, the Council of Ministers and international institutions. As highlighted in the SPAK annual report for 2023, the lack of a clear status for special prosecutors would also undermine the continuity of important investigations conducted by SPAK.

-Continued failure to address the allocation of legal advisors to the Special Prosecution Office. We repeatedly state that the lack of this human resource standard is a difficulty in the quality of the investigation and approach of SPAK in pursuing cases at all levels of trial and in the Constitutional Court.

-The low number of referrals from public institutions, including the State Police, regarding criminal offenses within the framework of corruption and organized crime still remains problematic.

-Completing the establishment of the Case Management System remains a priority for the Special Prosecution Office. The system has a modular design and the development/construction of the modules was completed in December 2024. Due to the completion of the ICITAP-supported project, this process is expected to be completed within 2025 with EU funds.

-The establishment of the SPAK analysis unit that will serve to support complex investigations remains a risk, and reporting on negotiations with Eurojust, Moneyval and reporting within the framework of various national strategies remains a challenge. We are collaborating with international experts to adapt a model according to the requirements and functioning of SPAK.

Kreu i SPAK, Altin Dumani po raporton në mbledhjen e përbashkët të komisioneve parlamentare të Ligjeve.

Dumani tha se gjatë vitit 2024 SPAK ka evidentuar 16 grupeve kriminale shqiptare që veprojnë në disa vende të botës. 

Sipas tij, kokainën e blejnë në Amerikën Latine dhe ushtrojnë veprimtari në disa shtete të BE-së.

Dumani vuri në dukje se këto grupe janë aktive në Shqipëri në qarqet Tiranë, Durrës, Shkodër, Lezhë, Vlorë, Elbasan e Kukës.

Sipas Dumanit, 10 prej këtyre grupeve kriminale janë goditur.

“Janë aktive në disa shtete të BE, si Itali, Spanjë, Belgjikë, Holandë, Gjermani, Norvegji. Këto grupe blejnë kokainë në Amerikën Latine. Grupet janë të përfshirë edhe në trafikimin e qenieve njerëzore dhe krimin kibernetik. Gjatë 2024 janë identifikuar 16 grupe kriminale me rrezikshmëri të lartë, nga të cilat 10 janë provuar në gjykatë për aktivitetin e tyre. Karakterizohen nga strukturë hierarkike, përdorimi i komunikimeve të koduara, dhe pastrimi i parave. Janë aktive në Tiranë, Durrës, Shkodër, Kukës, Lezhë, Elbasan dhe Vlorë”, theksoi kreu i SPAK.

“Pastrimi i parave dhe grupet kriminale mbeten në nivele rreziku të lartë. Trafikimi i qënieve njerëzorë mbetet në nivele mesatare, por me një rritje.

Në 2024 janë krijuar 10 skuadra të përbashkëta hetimore. Sektori për bashkëpunimin ndërkombëtar shënoi një rritje të volumit të punës. Komunikimi me homologët europianë dhe ndërkombëtarë ka intesifikuar baashkëpunimin dhe efektivitetin kundër korrupsionit dhe krimit të organizuar”, tha ndër të tjera Dumani.

Dumani reports to the Laws Committee on the work report for 2024...

The head of SPAK, Altin Dumani, reported today to the Laws Committee on the institution's work during 2024, emphasizing that corruption investigations have significantly increased in intensity and results. According to Dumani, 33 senior officials have been criminally prosecuted this year, while the cases have been sent to court for prosecution.

" The number and quality of investigations has increased. We have managed to initiate important proceedings for active and passive corruption of high-level officials ," Dumani declared.

He also informed that special investigation techniques were used, including wiretapping with intercepted devices. Specifically, during 2024, 163 criminal proceedings were registered where 3096 terminal devices (telephone numbers and devices of the subjects under surveillance) were intercepted. Although this represents a decrease of 7.1% compared to 2023, Dumani considered this part of a more sophisticated process and focused on high-priority objectives.

In addition to investigations, SPAK executed 2,046 court decisions during the year, which represents an increase of 22.6% compared to 2023. Dumani emphasized that cooperation with international partners and the use of joint investigative teams has been essential in increasing efficiency.

Excerpt from Duman's speech

In the context of recommendation number one, the number and quality of corruption investigations has increased significantly, with 33 senior officials prosecuted and cases sent to court, as well as an 8% increase in cases under investigation.

In implementing recommendations number two and three, SPAK has intensified the use of proactive investigation techniques and has managed to develop investigations that mainly begin with such proceedings, as well as new joint investigation teams with international partners.

As for recommendations number four and five, they have been fulfilled through strengthening financial investigations and increasing seizures and confiscations worth millions of euros.

Recommendation number six has been implemented through specialized training, financial and technological support in cooperation with international partners such as Eurojust, Europol, Interpol, DEA, FBI, NCA and others.

Regarding the recommendations of the Council of Ministers in the fight against organized crime, in implementation of recommendation number one, compared to 2023, the number of cases under investigation for the criminal offense of narcotics trafficking within the framework of a structured criminal group has increased by 3.3%.

Recommendation number two on terrorism issues has been implemented with the initiation of two proceedings and the referral of one case for terrorist financing to trial.

As for recommendation number three, it has been implemented through the identification and intensification of money laundering investigations. While recommendation number four has brought increased cooperation with MANIVAL and Eurojust on financial investigations.

In implementation of recommendation number five, special investigation techniques were used in criminal proceedings with intercepted devices. During 2024, the Special Prosecution Office used the interception method for 163 criminal proceedings, where 3096 terminal devices (device/telephone number of the subject under interception) were intercepted. Compared to 2023, the number of terminal devices intercepted is 7.1% lower (3335 terminal devices intercepted during 2023).

For the year 2024, 2046 court decisions were executed, which marks an increase of about 22.6% (compared to 1669 court decisions for the year 2023).

The Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Altin Dumani, has begun reporting at the joint meeting of the parliamentary committees on Laws and Civic Initiatives.

Dumani, while reporting on SPAK's activities during 2024, said that 65.5 million euros were seized this year, 60% more than the previous year.

" The number of prosecutors increased to 20, international training also increased. Cases under investigation increased by 8%. In November 2024, the instruction on administrative measures and procedures for conducting property and financial investigations was approved, which is carried out in parallel with the criminal investigation. During 2024, 65.5 million euros were seized, an increase of 60% compared to 2023, including real estate, banking and cryptocurrency assets ," said Dumani,