Four individuals, including a police officer, were arrested in Tirana after a court issued security measures against them. These individuals are accused of accepting bribes to release suspended driver’s licenses, working together in this illegal activity.
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The case has been handed over to the Prosecutor's Office for further investigation and legal action.
The specialists of the Economic and Financial Crime Investigation Section, in cooperation with the Special Operations Force and the Regional Directorate of the Police Oversight Agency in Tirana, executed the court decision against the following individuals:
E. B., 40 years old, resident of Tirana, was sentenced by the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime to 8 months in prison for the criminal offenses of "Exercising illegal influence over persons performing public functions" and "Active corruption of public officials" committed in collaboration.
K. Xh., 50 years old, a police officer, was sentenced by the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime to 1 year and 4 months in prison for the criminal offense of "Exercising illegal influence over persons performing public functions."
A. N., 49 years old, resident of Tirana, was sentenced by the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime to 9 months and 25 days in prison for the criminal offenses of "Passive corruption of public officials" and "Abuse of office."
R. O., 28 years old, was sentenced by the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime to 8 months in prison for the criminal offenses of "Exercising illegal influence over persons performing public functions" and "Active corruption of public officials" committed in collaboration.
Link to Albania's High Accident Rate
This case is one of the contributing factors to the high levels of traffic accidents in Albania, which are among the highest in the region and Europe. The illegal release of suspended licenses, often involving bribery, undermines the integrity of the system responsible for road safety. Corruption within institutions tasked with overseeing traffic regulations can lead to individuals being allowed to drive despite having suspended licenses or a history of unsafe driving, further exacerbating the country's road safety crisis. As a result, the death toll from traffic accidents remains alarmingly high, with Albania facing significant challenges in addressing these issues.