The United Kingdom and the United States seem unwavering in their commitment to expose corruption, with both nations taking decisive actions against alleged corrupt individuals. While the U.S. has declared Sali Berisha, Adriatik Llalla, Tom Doshi, and Vangjush Dako as "non grata," the UK has publicly identified only Sali Berisha. However, both countries have included additional names, including former deputies and fervent supporters of Berisha, on their blacklists. Unlike the U.S., the UK has not disclosed the names.
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| Sali Berisha, Adriatik Llalla, Tom Doshi, and Vangjush Dako (montage) |
Indications suggest that further measures against the corrupt may be reinforced in the future. The sanctioning of Berisha falls under the "Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act," initiated in 2018. A memorandum from the Minister of State for the Pacific has been presented in the UK Parliament, summarizing the current situation and proposing ideas to strengthen regulations on imposing sanctions, including those related to warfare, money laundering, and corruption. The document emphasizes the need to review and assess the implementation of the act since its approval in 2018.
Therefore, all sanctions, including those against the corrupt, are part of this comprehensive package. Could the new measures lead to an increase in the number of names on the blacklist after Berisha? The British Ambassador has frequently stated their commitment to ongoing actions, but it would be beneficial for the UK to publicly disclose the names, as anonymity may not deter the corrupt.
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| Screenshot of Uk Government website page relating to Sanctions and Anti-Money Act 2018... |
While on the subject of sanctions, following the "non grata" designation for Berisha, the U.S. has reportedly halted similar actions against other officials. Many names have been rumored, but there hasn't been a public announcement from the U.S. Department of State. However, "Pamfleti" has learned that the U.S. Embassy has been commendably continuing visa denials.
It is reported that a significant number of officials and politicians have been denied visas to the U.S. Without providing reasons, these refusals are believed to be related to individuals with pending cases, under investigation, or suspected of involvement in corruption. For almost three to four years, many politicians have been unable to set foot in the U.S. Almost everyone with cases in SPAK finds it impossible to obtain a visa, but it goes beyond that. Many others implicated in scandals have also faced penalties. In total, hundreds of names have been denied visas, signaling that foreigners are well aware of who the corrupt individuals are, but they are now awaiting justice to take its course.