Former MP Halit Valteri has filed charges against President Ilir Meta, SMI chairwoman Monika Kryemadhi, and Vangjel Tavo, at the Special Prosecution Against Corruption (SPAK). He accuses them of active and passive corruption in the private sector, asset concealment, nonpayment of taxes and responsibilities, and abuse of office. Valteri claims that he has evidence that raises doubts about the consumption of these crimes in his reasoning.
“Concealment of income
“Concealing or dodging the payment of tax obligations, through non-submission of documents or non-declaration of relevant data, in accordance with the applicable legislation, submission of forged documents, false declarations or information, for the purpose of material gain, for oneself or for others, through inaccurate calculation of the amount of tax, fee, or contribution, is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for up to three years. This act is punished by two to five years in prison if it is committed with the intent of hiding or evading the payment of a tax liability of more than five million ALL. This act is punished by four to eight years in prison if it is committed with the intent of hiding or evading the payment of a tax liability of more than eight million ALL.
Failure to pay taxes and duties
“Failure by the person against whom administrative actions have been taken for this purpose to pay taxes and fees within the required period, with all reasonable means of payment, is punished by a fine or imprisonment of up to three years.”
Active corruption in the private sector
“Any person holding a managerial position in a company or working in any position in the private sector who promises, proposes, or delivers, directly or indirectly, any kind of irregular benefit, for himself or for others, to perform or not perform an action contrary to his duty or function shall be punished by imprisonment for three months to three years.””
Passive corruption in the private sector
“Seeking or receiving, directly or indirectly, any kind of irregular benefit or such a promise, for oneself or for others, or accepting an offer or promise, which comes from the irregular benefit, from a person exercising a leading role or working in any position in the private sector, to commit or not commit an act contrary to his duty or function, is punishable by imprisonment for six months to five years.”
Power abuse
“Intentionally committing or not committing acts or omissions contrary to the law, which constitutes regular non-fulfillment of duty by the person exercising public functions, when they have brought him or other persons unfair material or immaterial benefits or have harmed the interests of lawful of the state, citizens and other legal entities, is punished with imprisonment of up to seven years if it does not constitute another criminal offense,” it is stated in the report.
“I present this criminal report, presenting to you all violations of a criminal nature, which I claim should be investigated in a manner “Deep and comprehensive, as they charge with heavy legal responsibilities of a criminal nature the persons who have committed them and whom I report, involved in illegal actions, in conditions when they have brought very serious consequences.”