During a session at the Basic Court in Pristina, the case involving Shpend Ahmeti was heard regarding accusations of failing to declare assets while serving as the Mayor of Pristina Municipality. Specifically, the charges relate to the non-declaration of an amount totaling 172,600 euros. During the proceedings, Ahmeti stated that the disputed sum represented financial assistance received from his family.
He also highlighted that his assets have previously been subject to scrutiny by the Anti-Corruption Agency on multiple occasions. Conversely, the Prosecution advanced a recommendation for the court to sentence the accused to imprisonment and a fine, alongside the confiscation of the undeclared funds. Initially, according to records from “Betimi për Drejtësi,” Ahmeti was declared innocent.
However, in his opening statement, special prosecutor Dren Paca asserted that the indictment would be substantiated by the evidence presented, which includes the official response provided by the Anti-Corruption Agency. The court proceedings centered on the discrepancy between the declared assets and the alleged missing funds. The defense team argued the source of the funds was legitimate family support, while the prosecution maintained the necessity of accountability for the entirety of his financial holdings.
These differing accounts form the core of the legal dispute concerning Shpend Ahmeti’s compliance with asset declaration laws. The court must now weigh the evidence presented by both sides to determine the final disposition of the case against Ahmeti.
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