Former Albanian minister could be sentenced to 12 years in prison

Periskopi

15 December 2021, 11:46(4 years ago)

Lefter Coca, the former Minister of Environment in Albania, was arrested yesterday along with two others in allegations of abuse of office, bribery and corruption. This news also made headlines in international media. According to the Associated Press Agency, Coca risks 12 years in prison if convicted, as they claim he is accused of taking bribes about 4.1 [...]

Lefter Coca, the former Minister of Environment in Albania, was arrested yesterday along with two others in allegations of abuse of office, bribery and corruption.

This news also made headlines in international media.

According to the Associated Press Agency, Coca risks 12 years in prison if convicted, as they claim he is charged with taking bribes of about $4.1m.

Koka risks up to 12 years in prison if convicted. Corruption has strongly affected the democratic, economic, and social development of post-communist Albania, the AP article reads.

Heads were minister during 2013-17. /Periscope

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