The Tirana Prosecutor's Office has requested the security measure "prison arrest" for singer Jozefin Marku , arrested in connection with the rape of 26-year-old Eduard Kuçi.
The prosecutor in the case submitted this Monday to the Criminal Chamber of the First Instance Court of Tirana the request for the imposition of the measure of "prison arrest" for Jozef Marku and Kristjan Nikolli.
The suspects have been detained by the Tirana Police as part of the investigation into the violent incident against Kuçi. Marku is suspected of several criminal offenses, while Nikolli, according to police investigations, is suspected of being the person driving the Land Rover vehicle used during the incident.
Jozef Marku is facing charges of " Unlawful Deprivation of Liberty ", while the other 4 charges are under investigation.
Meanwhile, Kristjan Nikolli, in addition to the criminal offenses related to the rape of Kuçi, is also charged with "Supporting the perpetrator of the crime" and "Unauthorized possession and production of weapons, bombs or mines and ammunition."
During the search of Nikolli's apartment, the police seized a quantity of ammunition, while the "Land Rover" vehicle, suspected of being used in the rape incident, was also seized.
According to the official police announcement, Marku and Nikolli are suspected of having, in collaboration with other yet unidentified persons, raped Eduard Kuçi, claiming that the 26-year-old had insulted Jozef Marku on social networks.
AH, 48 years old, and KV, 27 years old, have also been declared wanted in connection with the incident, while investigations continue to identify and capture other persons suspected of having participated in the incident.
The court's decision on the security measure is now awaited. According to the procedure, the hearing is expected to take place within 48 hours of the Prosecution's request and will be held behind closed doors.
Meanwhile, Eduard Kuçi has been questioned by the police regarding the incident, while the procedural materials have been referred to the Tirana Prosecutor's Office for further action.