The Basic Prosecution in Prishtina, namely the Serious Crimes Department, has announced that, in coordination and cooperation with the Kosovo Police Inspectorate (IPK) and the Directorate for the Investigation of Economic Crimes and Corruption, two separate operations are being carried out at several locations in Prishtina, Fushë Kosovë and Obiliq.

According to the statement, the operations are being conducted based on an order issued by the Basic Court in Prishtina for the search of five public officials and two civilians suspected of involvement in criminal activities.

The prosecution said the suspects are being investigated for several criminal offenses, including “Abuse of Official Position or Authority,” “Violation of the Secrecy of Procedure,” “Obtaining Statements through Coercion,” “Misuse of Official Information,” “Fraud,” “Legalization of False Content,” “Taking Bribes,” and “Giving Bribes.”

Based on the initial suspicions and investigative actions taken so far, the suspects, acting in cooperation, are believed to have engaged in criminal activities related to unlawful financial gain through the falsification of property documents and the illegal transfer of ownership.

Additionally, the five public officials are suspected of abusing their positions and official powers by exceeding their legal competencies in order to enable unlawful financial benefits.

The Basic Prosecution in Prishtina said that, in cooperation with relevant institutions, it remains committed to fighting crime and corruption and will undertake all necessary investigative actions in accordance with the law.