The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) in Tirana has decided to seize the incineration plant located in the Albanian capital.<\/p>\n
Through an official media statement, SPAK established that after thorough investigations, citizens Klodian Zoto and Mirel M\u00ebrtiri are the \u201cde facto\u201d owners of the company \u201cIntegrated Energy BV.SPV\u201d, which won the concession contract for the construction of the Tirana incinerator and landfill. Zoto and M\u00ebrtiri are also the \u201cde facto\u201d owners of its parent company, established in the Netherlands, \u201cIntegrated Energy BV\u201d, later changed to \u201cGeogenix BV\u201d.<\/p>\n
According to SPAK, Zoto and M\u00ebrtiri have used other individuals and companies to conceal their true ownership of the concession company \u201cIntegrated Energy BV.SPV\u201d. The anticipated investment of the entire project is 128,248,330 euros (devoid of taxes).<\/p>\n
Through investigations, SPAK claims that Klodian Zoto and Mirel M\u00ebrtiri are the individuals who have directed and made decisions regarding the concession company \u201cIntegrated Energy BV.SPV\u201d and its parent company in the Netherlands, from the moment of their establishment and onwards.<\/p>\n
From the evidence collected up to this stage of the investigation, SPAK continues, it is evident that Klodian Zoto, in collaboration with Mirel M\u00ebrtiri, has benefited from falsely invoiced tax amounts, totaling 409,428,000 Albanian lek, where Zoto presented and declared forged invoices for work allegedly carried out through another company of his, \u201cIntegrated Energy Services\u201d, as a subcontractor of the concession company \u201cIntegrated Energy BV.SPV\u201d. At the time of issuing these forged invoices, it is proven that the \u201cde facto\u201d shareholders were Klodian Zoto and Mirel M\u00ebrtiri.<\/p>\n
Similarly, it has been revealed that Klodian Zoto and Mirel M\u00ebrtiri indirectly own the company \u201cF.M.O.\u201d. Evidence has been gathered that these individuals, utilizing illegal gains, have purchased, on behalf of \u201cF.M.O.\u201d, an immovable property, with an area of 611 square meters, valued at 1,000,000 euros, located in the city of Durr\u00ebs.<\/p>\n
Opposition deputies were quick to welcome SPAK\u2019s decision to sequestrate the Tirana incinerator.<\/p>\n
The reelected leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha<\/strong><\/a> said: \u201cI welcome SPAK\u2019s determination to conduct a thorough investigation into the century\u2019s scandal, which cost Albanian taxpayers over 430 million euros. The seizure of the fictitious incinerator in Tirana is a crucial step towards uncovering this massive corrupt affair. I fully support and encourage the judiciary institutions to act without hesitation against corruption at the highest levels, this gangrene that destroys jobs and the well-being of Albanians. Albanian citizens expect and deserve justice; they know well that the fish rots from the head!\u201d<\/p>\n The Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi said: \u201cThe seizure of the Tirana incinerator is just the first, but necessary step on the path to deliver justice for Edi Rama\u2019s and Erion Veliaj\u2019s corrupt affair. The money stolen from the citizens must be returned to the state budget. Those responsible for this affair must face justice. SPAK is on the right track to make the accountability of every corrupt high official a reality. No one is above the law, closer than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n 1\/2. Sekuestrimi i inceneratorit t\u00eb Tiran\u00ebs \u00ebsht\u00eb vet\u00ebm hapi i par\u00eb, por i domosdosh\u00ebm, i rrug\u00ebs p\u00ebr t\u00eb b\u00ebr\u00eb drejt\u00ebsi p\u00ebr afer\u00ebn korruptive t\u00eb Edi Ram\u00ebs dhe Erjon Veliajt. Parat\u00eb e vjedhura qytetar\u00ebve duhet t\u00eb kthehen n\u00eb buxhetin e shtetit.<\/p>\n — Gazment Bardhi (@GazmentBardhi) August 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n