SPAK has made public the names of the seven candidates who have advanced to the second phase of the competition for the election of the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation.
According to SPAK, out of a total of 13 candidates, Andi Pogaçe, Artur Beu, Elton Kërluku, Gentian Ndoi, Gentjan Shehaj, Gledis Nano and Joni Keta have passed , who will continue competing for the other phases of the process.
Meanwhile, the following have been disqualified: Astrit Halilaj, Haki Çako, Mauricio Sheldija, Marinela Pilinçi, Miklovan Kanani and Nevrus Ndregjoni .
SPAK ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Selection Committee, in accordance with Article 148/dh of the Constitution of the Republic of Albania, Article 34 of Law No. 95/2016 “On the Organization and Functioning of Institutions to Combat Corruption and Organized Crime”, as amended, in the Regulation dated 06.01.2020, “On the Selection Process of the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation”, as well as in the announcement “Call for Applications for the Position of “Director of the National Bureau of Investigation”, at the meeting dated 25.06.2025, reviewed the applications and documentation submitted by 13 (thirteen) applicants for the position of Director of the National Bureau of Investigation.
At the end of the meeting, after fulfilling the legal criteria, the Selection Committee decided on the qualification for the first phase of this process and the continuation to the next phase of the competition for the following candidates:
Andy Pogaçe
Arthur Bey
Elton Kerluku
Gentian Ndoi
Gentjan Shehaj
Gladis Nano
Joni Keta
Selected candidates will continue competing for the other phases of the process.