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After a six-hour hearing today, Judge Erion Bani has ruled on the security measure for Mayor Erion Veliaj, upholding the decision of “arrest in prison” for him and “compulsory appearance” for Ajola Xoxa.<\/p>\n

Security Measures Set for the Five Businessmen:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • “Arrest in prison” for Elman Abule<\/li>\n
  • “Compulsory appearance” for Gentian Sula<\/li>\n
  • “Compulsory appearance” for Meriman Kalushi<\/li>\n
  • “Compulsory appearance” for Fatmir Bekteshi<\/li>\n
  • “Compulsory appearance” for Shk\u00eblqim Fusha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    While awaiting the GJKKO decision, Veliaj\u2019s lawyers had offered property guarantees for him and requested a “compulsory appearance” measure for Ajola Xoxa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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