Albania, Ilir Meta

Albania’s left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations
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 arrested over corruption charges
Ilir Meta, leader of the Albanian Freedom Party and former President of Albania, was arrested on charges of corruption, money laundering, and other offenses. The arrest order was issued by the Special Prosecutor against Corruption (SPAK),
Albania's ex-President Meta detained by police, spokesman says
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".
Albania's former president Ilir Meta arrested in corruption case
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,
Albania’s former president held on corruption charges
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Albanian ex-president Meta held on corruption charges
Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his lawyer said on Monday, calling the arrest politically motivated.
Albania's former president Meta is arrested for alleged corruption
Albania’s left-wing Freedom Party says its leader and former Albanian president Ilir Meta has been arrested on alleged corruption charges
Albania's former president Meta is arrested for alleged money laundering, his party says
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,
Albanian Former President Ilir Meta Arrested: Party
Albania's former president Ilir Meta, a fierce opponent of Prime Minister Edi Rama, was arrested Monday in Tirana, his political party announced, with media reporting he was suspected of money laundering.
Former Albania Prime Minister Ilir Meta arrested on corruption allegations
Former Albanian Prime Minister Ilir Meta was arrested Monday after the Albanian Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) lodged a case against the former politician. SPAK published a press release
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Albania’s former president arrested on corruption allegations
Albania’s former President Ilir Meta was arrested by police on Monday over money-laundering allegations, his spokesperson ...