Two employees of the General Patrol at Police Station No. 4 in Tirana have been arrested by the Police Supervision Agency (AMP), after allegedly taking a 20 thousand lek bribe to not punish a citizen for a traffic violation. The investigation began after the citizen filed a complaint, while the two officers, 20 and 23 years old, are suspected of passive corruption and abuse of office, committed in collaboration.
AMP announcement:
AMP arrests two police officers of Police Station No. 4 in Tirana in flagrante delicto, investigations continue for other persons involved The Police Supervision Agency (AMP), following the investigative actions carried out under the direction of the Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction in Tirana, has arrested two police officers, on duty at Police Station No. 4, Tirana, suspected of the criminal offenses of "Passive corruption of persons exercising public functions" and "Abuse of office", committed in collaboration, prescribed by articles 259, 248 and 25 of the Criminal Code.
1. A. S, 20 years old, with the rank of Inspector, with the duty of service troop in the General Patrol at the Police Commissariat No. 4, Tirana
2. Xh. F, 23 years old, with the rank of Inspector, with the duty of service troop in the General Patrol at the Police Commissariat No. 4, Tirana. Tirana Regional Directorate.
The investigation began after a citizen reported the incident. The investigation suggests that the police officers demanded and received a sum of 20,000 lek in exchange for not being punished for a traffic violation. Investigations are ongoing to fully document the case and identify other persons who may be involved.
AMP remains committed to the fight against corruption and any violation of the law by police officers, guaranteeing a firm and uncompromising response to any act that violates the integrity of the uniform and the public's trust in the State Police.
