Names of those arrested in the ‘INVESTING’ operation released, four in handcuffs for online fraud

The names have been released of the people arrested during the police operation codenamed “INVESTING”, carried out at premises on Kavaja Street in Tirana, where, according to Police, online fraud was allegedly carried out against citizens of European Union countries.

Emirion Xhafaj, 40, Genc Ndoni, 42, Egzon Dervishi, 32, and Erol Hyslihaka, 31, ended up in handcuffs. The four were caught in the act during the police intervention at the premises, which had been fitted out with workstations.

A 23-year-old woman with the initials E. A. was also at the same premises; she was prosecuted at liberty.

Meanwhile, investigations have shown that the premises were owned by Taulant Beleraj, 45. According to Police, he is suspected of administering the premises in cooperation with the other persons to carry out the unlawful activity. Beleraj has been declared wanted.

During the operation, 13 computer units, 19 mobile phones, 7 laptops and other materials suspected of being linked to the activity were seized.

Investigations are continuing under the direction of the Tirana Prosecution to fully document the scheme and identify other persons who may be involved.