The State Police has been rocked by controversy following the request from the Tirana Prosecutor's Office for "house arrest" measures for the Director of the Department of Information Technology at the State Police, Ervin Muça. In response to this development, the General Director of the State Police, Muhamet Rrumbullaku, has ordered the immediate suspension of Ervin Muça from his duties as the head of the Information Technology Department.
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The turmoil began when the State Police issued a statement indicating that the Prosecutor's Office had ordered the execution of an arrest warrant, suspecting unauthorized interference by the Director of the Information Technology Department and other individuals in the State Police database.
The State Police's statement reads:
"The General Director of the State Police has ordered the Directorate of Professional Standards in the State Police to immediately suspend Ervin Muça from his duties as the head of the Information Technology Department.
On April 9, 2024, the General Director became aware of the decision of the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction and the execution order from the Tirana Prosecutor's Office for the security measures of "house arrest" and "suspension of the exercise of a public duty or service" imposed on this individual."
The suspension of Ervin Muça, a high-ranking official within the State Police, has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community and the public alike. Speculation and rumors have already begun swirling regarding the nature of the alleged unauthorized access to sensitive police databases and the potential implications of such actions.
The unfolding scandal has raised concerns about the integrity and security of police information systems and has prompted calls for a thorough investigation into the matter. Many are demanding transparency from both the State Police and the Prosecutor's Office regarding the circumstances leading to Muça's suspension and the evidence supporting the allegations against him.
As the investigation unfolds, the public eagerly awaits further developments in what promises to be a deeply unsettling and potentially far-reaching scandal within Albania's law enforcement apparatus.