Former LDK Branch head in Drenas convicted of money laundering

The “Justice Vow” has reported today that besides Bedri Nika, the Pristina Constitutional Court has also sentenced his grandson to six months in prison and 5 thousand euros in fines for money laundering.

The LDK official was arrested in May 2021 by the Special Prosecutor of the Republic of Kosovo.

The member of the LDK General Council has been convicted after being found guilty that during February and March 2021, it had secured 5 thousand and 900 euros at 118 banknotes worth 50 euros damaged in color (mical reagents), with unknown sources. The same money, according to the indictment, had been given to his nephew Albian Nica and his daughter, E. Not to be deposited in their bank accounts, reports “The Justice Trust”.

On the official LDK page, Nica figures on the list of members of the party's General Council.

In 2016, Nica was the LDK candidate for the head of the Drenas municipality. At the time, it had received 1,000 and 113 votes and was ranked fifth in the first round.

In addition, during the search of the defendant's home, Nica has been found and seized 3 bank notes worth 50 euros (Although 150 euros), damaged by contact with chemical reagents.

Under the trial, the accused Bedri Nika for criminal work “clearing money” was sentenced in 15 thousand euros of fine, which the accused's sentence is obliged to pay in the 30-day term from the indomitable day of this act and a year's prison sentence, with whom the time spent in detention from May 27, 2021 to June 26, 2021.

In contrast, for criminal work “the purchase, acceptance and hiding of provisions taken by criminal offence” accused Bedri Nica was acquitted after evidence administered in court has not been proven the same has committed criminal work.

While, according to the trial, accused Albian Nika of criminal activity “clearing money” was sentenced to fine sentences in many of the 5 thousand euros the accused is obliged to pay 30 days after the indomitability of this act and prison sentence in length of six months.

Disgruntled sides against this ruling are eligible for complaint at the Court of Appeals.