Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President Ilir Meta on suspicion that the left-wing Freedom Party leader engaged in alleged corruption, money laundering and hiding of personal income and property.

Albania's former President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his spokesperson and lawyer said on Monday. Meta's spokesperson Tedi Blushi told a press conference the arrest was "inappropriate" and that it would "be condemned by all patriotic and honest Albanians".

By bne IntelliNews Albania's Freedom Party leader and former president Ilir Meta was arrested on Monday on corruption charges, prosectors announced. The Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) issued a statement following Meta’s arrest,

President's lawyer says years-old falsehoods revived as political move ahead of April's national parliamentary election.

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his lawyer said on Monday, calling the arrest politically motivated.

Ilir Meta, Albania's former president, has been detained over corruption charges, viewed as politically motivated by his lawyer. Allegations include passive corruption, undeclared wealth, and money laundering.

Albania's left-wing Freedom Party says its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged money laundering charges.

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been arrested on corruption charges, which he denies. His lawyer and spokesperson condemned the detention, calling it politically driven. The arrest intensifies existing tensions,

Albania's left-wing Freedom Party said Monday its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged money laundering charges. Meta, 55, was arrested in the capital, Tirana, by officers with the National Investigation Bureau,