Prizren prosecution seeks detention for file arrest, gambling

The Constitutional Prosecutor in Prizren has asked the Constitutional Court in this city to appoint the 30-day detention measure to defendants A.H., who is suspected of committing two serious criminal acts: “Fadeja” and “Organising pyramid schemes and illegal gambling”, according to the Penal Code of the Republic of Kosovo.

According to preliminary investigations, the defendant A.H., during the period from an unproved date in July 10th 2025, in Prizren's town, has illegally benefited from the financial plight of the S.M., lending the amount of 800 euros, which he has later converted into a escalating debt of 5,500 euros, through high interest and psychological pressure.

The injured had paid a total of 900 euros in three months, but had failed to pay off the full debt. During a payment agreement, on July 10th 2025, in the “Bezhdarine” neighbourhood in Prizren, as the defendant turned in 5,000 euros, was arrested in French police custody.

In addition, the prosecution charges A. H. And with the organisation of illegal gambling, including the injured in online, illegal online betting activities, through a programme that was offered in exchange for the initial sum.

These actions, according to the Prosecutor, A.H. has consumed elements of the criminal acts of impeachment and the organisation of illegal gambling, punishable according to Article 331 and 294 of the Criminal Code.

The Constitutional Prosecutor in Prizren stresses that she remains committed to combating financial criminality and ensuring rule of law, prosecuting all who violate citizens' rights and law in power.