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Mayor of Albania's capital detained on corruption allegations
Demonstrations seeking Tirana mayor’s resignation have been going on since March 2024
Dzihat Aliju and Efe Ozkan |
10.02.2025 - Update : 11.02.2025
TIRANA, Albania / ISTANBUL
After months of calls for him to resign over alleged corruption, the mayor of Albania’s capital was reportedly detained on Monday.
According to Albanian Radio Television, Veliaj was detained by National Investigation Bureau teams.
Veliaj, detained under an investigation launched by the Special Prosecutor's Office for Corruption and Organized Crime in Tirana, was seen being taken away from Tirana City Hall.
He is suspected of corruption, money laundering, and false declaration of assets.
Demonstrations demanding Veliaj’s resignation over alleged corruption started in March 2024, and have seen occasional clashes between demonstrators and police.
