
The GJKKO begins a hearing on the merits for the former mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, accused of the criminal offense of "Abuse of office", committed on two occasions, and failure to declare assets.
Present in the courtroom is Jorgo Goro himself, who stated that he stands by the request made in the preliminary hearing for a summary trial.
The prosecutor in the case, Ols Dado, said that abuse of office in two episodes, as well as failure to declare and conceal assets by Goro, has been proven.
Trial Judge Ardit Mustafaj accepted the former mayor's request for a summary trial procedure.
According to the Special Prosecutors, the investigations showed that Goro forwarded to the competent authorities forged documents, enabling the registration of a state-owned agricultural land, in favor of Stavri Mëhilli, who is wanted. After this procedure, the land was sold to a private company represented by former MP Artan Gaçi. In total, it is estimated that about 10 thousand m2 of alienated land in 2 different areas, now seized by decision of the GJKKO.
and Jerasimo Bashi, while Bilbil Aliaj will be tried in a regular trial.
Along with Jorgo Goro, the trial will begin with the same procedure for other former officials, specifically for the former Mortgage lawyer Vezir Gjikoka and the former Director of the Land Management and Protection Directorate at the Himara Municipality Jerasimo Bashi. While the former head of the Vlora Cadastre, Bilbil Aliaj, will be tried in an ordinary trial.