Race for head of the National Bureau of Investigation, 6 out of 13 candidates disqualified in the first phase

2025-06-26 11:46:07Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Race for head of the National Bureau of Investigation, 6 out of 13 candidates

6 out of 13 candidates for the position of head of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) were disqualified in the first phase. The reason for their disqualification was that they did not meet the criteria due to deficiencies in their documentation.

Currently, 7 candidates remain in the race.

We remind you that the process is carried out at SPAK by a selection committee with 3 prosecutors, Altin Dumani, Arben Kraja and Behar Dibra.

Who are the four well-known names running to lead BKH?

Gledis Nano-Known as former director of the State Police

In the race to lead the National Bureau of Investigation, one of the most well-known security figures in the country, Gledis Nano, returns. Former head of the State Police and previously of the Anti-Terror structure, Nano has stood out for his commitment to delicate operations at home and abroad. He was himself on the ground during the repatriation operation from Syria of Floresha Rasha and her children, a mission that was considered successful and with international support. Trained at the FBI base in Quantico, Nano also counts on his CV the sensational investigation of the "imams" and the expulsion of Iranian diplomats. In 2021, he took over the leadership of the State Police with US support, but left after internal clashes over reforms. Later, the court ruled that his dismissal was illegal.

Joni Keta-Interim Director of the BKH

Joni Keta is one of the figures who knows the BKH from the inside. Current deputy director and acting director after the departure of Aida Hajnaj, he is one of the first officers to join this structure. He started his career at the Serious Crimes Prosecutor's Office, while after its merger, he moved to SPAK and then to BKH. The son of prosecutor Hysen Keta, Joni has followed in his father's footsteps, but with a more operational profile. In 2024, he competed for the position of deputy director and emerged victorious among several candidates. Today, with consolidated experience in investigating corruption and organized crime, he seeks to take full leadership of the "Albanian FBI".

Mentor Cuku - The Investigator Following the Legacy of a Martyr

Mentor Cuku is back in the race to lead the BKH, this time with more experience and preparation. He is one of the first investigators of this structure and the brother of Chief Commissioner Artan Cuku, who was killed in a mafia assassination in 2017. A silent figure but with renowned professionalism, Cuku has been praised for his integrity and dedication to investigations. Last year, he was part of the race for deputy director and is among the names that enjoy trust in the ranks of officers. His candidacy also carries a strong family and institutional symbolism.

Elton Kërluku - From cybercrimes to financial investigation

Elton Kërluku is another high-profile name in the security field. Former head of the Cyber ​​Crime sector at the Ministry of Interior, he successfully passed the competition to join the BKH as a financial investigator. Selected from more than 600 applicants, Kërluku is considered one of the most prepared experts in matters of technology and criminal finance. He has also been present in the media in recent years, analyzing issues related to digital security. With a technical profile and contemporary vision for the investigation, he seeks to bring a modern approach to the head of the Bureau


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