31 arrested, prosecution and police publish investigations for Tirana earthquake damage

schedule14:20 - 15 Janar, 2020

schedule 14:20 - 15 Janar, 2020

The head of the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office, Elisabeta Imeraj, accompanied by the head of the Tirana Police, revealed today details of major operation for the 31 arrested.

Among those arrested are former mayors of Farka and Kashar, Fatbardh Plaku and Besnik Fuçia and their dependents.

Imeraj said the investigation began on November 27, receiving the necessary documentation to detect violations that led to the uninhabitable or damaged declaration of 124 buildings  and 25 institutions.

“The prosecution has investigated in several areas. Imeraj stated that they have investigated whether the builders have implemented the details of the project. These situations has led to the arrest of persons on charges of abuse of duty ”

Meanwhile, Tirana Police Chief Rebani Jaupaj said they have support the prosecution in their investigations. The prosecutor Erjon Imeraj said the investigation would extend to the Dajti administrative unit and the Kamza municipality.

Prosecutors have required to the citizens to file their reports if they have damaged homes./abcnews.al

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