The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime in Albania (GJKKO) has sentenced Irisa Puca and Adrian Korriku to 6 years and 8 months of imprisonment each for their involvement in a €50 million cyber fraud scheme. Their sentences will begin on December 8, 2024, to be served in a high-security prison.
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The Case
The Special Prosecution (SPAK) charged the defendants with:
- Computer Fraud in collaboration within a structured criminal group, as per Articles 143/b/2 and 28/4 of the Criminal Code.
- Participation in a Structured Criminal Group, under Article 333/a/2.
The trial followed an expedited procedure, which reduced their sentences by one-third.
Court Decision Highlights
- Irisa Puca was initially sentenced to 10 years but received a final sentence of 6 years and 8 months due to the shortened trial.
- Adrian Korriku faced identical charges and received the same final sentence.
Both sentences are calculated starting from their arrest date, November 8, 2022.
Details of the Fraud
Puca and Korriku were accused of orchestrating a large-scale cyber fraud scheme, targeting multiple victims and operating as part of a structured criminal group.
Additional Court Orders
The defendants were also ordered to collectively cover procedural expenses related to the investigation and trial. Confiscated material evidence will remain under the custody of the authorities.
Appeal Option
The verdict can be appealed within 15 days from the official announcement of the court's reasoning.
This case underscores the growing challenge of combating cybercrime and the severe consequences for those found guilty of such offenses.