“Money laundering”, three suspects seized at 1m euros in Merdar, 48 hour detention measure

Today, Kosovo Customs has announced that about 1m euros not declared at the Merdar border crossing have been seized. In this case, the prosecutorial system has also reacted, from which it has become known that, in connection with the case, at the Kosovo special prosecutor's order, three people have been detained for 48 hours [...]
In this case, the prosecutorial system has reacted, from which it has become known that, in connection with the case, under the Kosovo Special Prosecutor's order, three people suspected of criminal activity “money laundering” have been detained for 48 hours.
The report also shows that the prosecution, along with the police, is taking all necessary actions, in line with the legal procedures in force, for the full whiteening of the case.
Notification:
Pristina, February 24th 2026- At the order of the Special Prosecutor of the Republic of Kosovo, three persons suspected of criminal activity “money laundering”.
Suspects A.L., A.K., and E.A. were detained at the Merdar border crossing, as a large sum of money was found and seized during a joint search conducted by Kosovo Police and Customs.
According to initial estimates, the amount allegedly amounts to onem euros.
The Special Prosecutor of the Republic of Kosovo in co-operation with the Kosovo Police is taking all necessary actions, in line with legal procedures in force, for the full whiteening of the case./Periscopi/












