Continued detention required for Thaci in case against justice administration

The Hague's Specialised Prosecutor's Office has called for continuing custody of former President Hashim Thaci on the issue of obstructing justice management along with the Smakajan Union, Fadil Fazliu, Isni Ciljan and Hajredin Kucin.

The request was issued on May 14th 2025, which says that earlier the pre-procedure judge has found there is a suspicion based on the fact that Thaci has committed crimes that fall into the DESK jurisdiction and that there is a danger of escape, reports the “Justice Vowtim“.

In addition, it has reportedly been found to have an argumentable basis for believing that it could prevent the process and commit other criminal acts.

Similarly, the prosecution has said it has proved that no bail can ease the risks posed in the process.

As a result, in her request for continuing custody of Thaci, the prosecution says nothing has changed since the recent decision regarding such demands.

The prosecution says that continuing custody of Thaci remains necessary and pro-probutal.

They say Thaci's ability to flee, prevent the process, as well as commit other crimes could be effectively managed only at the DPS detention centre.

The “Gracies that THACHAI may provide are not enough to guarantee the fulfillment of the conditions or to overcome the concrete risks associated with its release. The most recent assessment of the judge of the preliminary procedure, that risks under Article 4150b) cannot be eased on any condition are confirmed by the actual circumstances. Moreover, when the terms of Article 41л6) are met and there are no easier measures than the ban, the person must continue to be held in custody”, the prosecution's request said.

According to the prosecution, Thaci is charged with several points, and if convicted he could face a long sentence, as well as remaining investigative steps are making effective progress. Therefore, continuing custody of him, according to the Prosecutor, remains reasonable.

The end “, and the ongoing detection process, the T HACH continues to gain an ever clearer mirror on evidence against him. In this context, the continued ban on T HACIT remains reasonable and proportional”, the prosecution's request for continuing detention of Hashim Thaci on the issue against justice administration says.

It is noteworthy that Thaci has complained of shortcomings in his indictment in this case and has also sought to isolate the procedure against him until the case in which he is accused of war crimes ends.

Hashim Thaci has been at The Hague's Prosecution Centre since November 2020. He is being tried for war crimes, as well as eventually being subjected to charges against justice administration.

Otherwise, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office, on September 30th, 2022, has handed over the confirmed amended indictment against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselini, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, which consists of ten points of charges, where the latter are charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.

On April 29th 2022, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office had handed over a amended indictment to Hashim Thaci, Kadri Wessel, Rexhepi and Jakup Krasniqi, where four indictees have committed war crimes even in Gjilan, Budakov and Semtish.

On November 9th 2020, in their first appearances, Hashim Thaci's Jakup Krasniqi has been declared innocent of the charges placed on them. Wessel has also been declared in his presentation on November 10th, as has Rexhep Selimi on November 11th.

The incident against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselin, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi is confirmed on October 26, 2020.

While, in terms of the case against justice administration, the Smaj Union, Fadil Fazliu and Isni Kilaj were arrested on December 5th 2024 in Kosovo and transferred to the detention facility in DrsK, on December 6, 2024, under the confirmed indictment and reported arrest by The Hague.

While, Thaci has been handed over to the warrant at the detention facility at The Hague on December 5th, 2024, always according to the DK's announcement.

In contrast, Hajredin Kuci has been handed over to the confirmed indictment and the call to appear before the court of preliminary procedure for the first presentation, which was held December 9th.

According to the indictment, Thaci individually and through joint actions with groups; The band Fazliu (Fadil Fazliu and Fahri Fazliu), the Smaj Group (Bashkim Smaj, Blerim Shala and Artan Behrami) and the Kilaj Group (Isni Kilaj and Vlasnim Kryeziu) have followed a pattern of conduct to prevent official persons from performing official duties.

The indictment says Thaci has led and participated in these efforts through his visits to detention facilities during the time he was detained under his trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

It says that members of the Fazliu Group, the Smaj Group and the Kilaj Group were co-ordinated to influence SPS witnesses during the unprincipled visits of July 2nd, September 9th and October 6th 2023.

As a result, three counts of obstructing the official person in carrying out official duties bear against Thaci three counts of violations of the procedure's secrecy and four counts of disobedience to the court.

Following the prosecution's complaint against the verdict to confirm the indictment, he has also been granted a form of responsibility for inciting him to commit the criminal offence to official persons in performing official duties. In this regard, Thaci has been declared innocent.

While, Kilaj, Smaj and Fazliu are accused of trying to prevent official persons from performing official duties and disobeying the tribunal. However, Kuci has two counts of contempt of court./Periscopi/