6 minutes ago1m euros in cars, border controls, money laundering and arresting suspects all known so far
Periskopi(5 months ago)
(5 months ago)A million euros in cars and undeclared at the border, including a Albanian policeman, were discovered Tuesday by Kosovo Customs. The case was discovered at the border crossing “Merdar”, during a detailed search conducted by customs officials. According to the official announcement, the vehicle was selected for search at the entrance [...]
The case was discovered at the border crossing “Merdar”, during a detailed search conducted by customs officials.
According to the official announcement, the vehicle was selected for control in the introduction of the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, given risk analysis and standard operational procedures.
After the first indicators by the scanner, assistance has been sought by Border Police officials, who have provided technical support through fibroscopic equipment”, the report said.
During the joint search, allegations have been confirmed with the discovery of undeclared monetary means hidden in an improvised space inside the vehicle.
According to initial estimates, the amount of monetary means is believed to be around 1,000 (a million) euros.
Kosovo customs stressed that the use of advanced control technology, such as X-Ray scanners, remains one of the key tools for uncovering smuggling cases and preventing illegal financial activities.
Three people are detained for 48 hours suspected of “Money extract”
At the Kosovo Special Prosecutor's Order (PSRK), three persons have been detained for 48 hours under suspicion of committing criminal acts “Money laundering”
The suspects -- Ardit Laska, a police officer in Albania's state police ranks, Ahmet Kaziu and Etnik Ahmajokaj -- have been detained during a raid conducted at the Merdar border crossing, under a joint Kosovo Police and Customs operation.
The suspects -- Ardit Laska, a police officer in Albania's state police ranks, Ahmet Kaziu and Etnik Ahmajokaj -- have been detained during a raid conducted at the Merdar border crossing, under a joint Kosovo Police and Customs operation.
Both by the Special Prosecution say that according to initial estimates, the alleged amount amounts to about one million euros.
The prosecution is working closely with the police to undertake all legal actions necessary for the full whiteening of the case, respecting procedures in force.
Further investigations are expected to reveal the origin of money and the potential network of involvement in criminal activities. /Periscopi/
Kosovo customs finds about 1m euros undeclared in a car in Merdar
“Money laundering”, three suspects seized at 1m euros in Merdar, 48 hour detention measure
