Crackdown on Albanian Police Network Facilitating Illegal Entry into the EU

 In a significant law enforcement operation today at Rinas Airport, eight police officers have been detained. The Police Oversight Agency executed security measures issued by the court at the prosecution's request. 

AMP agent arresting one of the corrupt cops at Rinas Airport

The MP's action uncovered a scheme to facilitate border crossings for individuals who had overstayed their permitted time in the Schengen area or were banned from traveling. This investigation spanned from March 2023 to March 2024, implicating a complex network of corruption, local media reports.

Key Players and Mechanism:

Enea Sulejmani, owner of the travel agency “Bus Albania,” specialized in ticket sales among other activities. Sulejmani maintained continuous contact with Briken Tereziu, an inspector at the Rinas Border Police, sending him travel documents of individuals barred from entering EU countries. In exchange for monetary compensation, Tereziu, either directly or through his colleagues, allowed these individuals to proceed to their destinations.

Security Measures:

- Arrest in Prison:

  - Inspector Briken Tereziu, born 08.03.1985, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Passive corruption of public officials” and “Abuse of office” under Articles 259 and 248 of the Penal Code.

  - Eneo Sulejmani, born 20.06.1995, resident of Tirana, suspected of “Active corruption of public officials” under Article 244 of the Penal Code.

- House Arrest:

  - Inspector Sokol Xhika, born 05.07.1992, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

  - Inspector Ermal Mesi, born 07.08.1991, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

  - Inspector Aris Drini, born 03.12.1994, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

- Obligation to Appear:

  - Inspector Ylli Prençi, born 19.02.1997, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

  - Inspector Rei Shenjtolli, born 13.05.1998, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

  - Inspector Enkis Aliaj, born 23.07.1991, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

  - Inspector Argil Hasa, born 25.01.1994, Assistant Specialist and Controller at the Rinas Border Police, suspected of “Abuse of office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code.

Investigations continue for eight additional police officers at the Rinas Border Police Department. The AMP is expected to release further details as the case unfolds. This operation underscores the ongoing efforts to combat corruption within law enforcement and secure the integrity of the border control system.