The Special Court issued its verdict today (July 28) and sentenced 6 officials of the Divjaka municipality to prison, accused of tenders worth 1 million euros by SPAK, but due to the shortened trial and other facilitations, it converted their sentences to 1 year of imprisonment into probation or 120 hours of community work.
The file went to trial this year and was closed in several sessions, while the mayor, Fredi Kokoneshi, is also being investigated in parallel.
The decision was given by Judge Erjon Bani, after SPAK's claim was also heard, following a process that began in April 2026.
The convicted defendants are; Dorjan Spaho, Sara Xhepa (Doko), Rokled Malko, Fatos Veliu, Vojsava Leçini and Elbareta Nishica , the latter with the function of director of territorial development planning.
They have been charged with "violation of equality in tenders or public auctions." According to information, the investigation is related to 3 tender procedures conducted by the Divjaka Municipality, with a total value of around 1 million euros.
The investigation has begun as a follow-up to a faction of another file, while the GJKKO is now expected to appoint by lot the judge of the preliminary hearing, who will decide whether or not the file will go to trial.
The decision of the GJKKO:
The Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime has submitted to the Court the request with the subject: " Trial of the criminal case against the defendants: Dorjan Spaho, Sara Xhepa (Doko), Roklejd Malko, Fatos Veliu, Elbareta Nishica and Vojsava Leçini .".
The trial of this case was conducted under the rules of summary trial. At the end of the trial, the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime, with a panel composed of judges Erjon Bani, Bib Ndreca and Paulin Çera, with decision no. 62, dated 28.07.2026, decided:
The guilty plea of the defendant Dorjan F. Spaho, for committing the criminal offense of “Violation of equality of participants in tenders or public auctions”, committed in collaboration provided for by articles 258 and 25 of the Criminal Code (according to law no. 23/2012), and his sentence to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.
Pursuant to article 406/1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the defendant Dorjan F. Spaho is reduced by 1/3 (one third) of the sentence given, being finally sentenced to 8 (eight) months of imprisonment.
In application of article 63 of the Criminal Code, the suspension of the execution of the decision to imprison the defendant Dorjan F. Spaho is ordered, replacing it with the obligation for the convicted person to perform work in the public interest, without remuneration.
The defendant Dorjan F. Spaho is ordered to perform 120 (one hundred and twenty) hours of community service and maintain contact with the probation service.
The obligation to perform community service must be fulfilled within 6 (six) months.
The Probation Service is responsible for determining the type of work to be performed, the place of performance of the work and the days of the week on which it will be performed, taking into account, as far as possible, the defendant's regular employment or family obligations. The duration of community service shall not exceed eight hours per day.
A copy of the decision shall be sent to the territorial branch of the Probation Service where the defendants reside.
The guilty plea of the defendant Sara F. Xhepa, for committing the criminal offense of “Violation of equality of participants in tenders or public auctions”, committed in collaboration as provided for in Article 258 and 25 of the Criminal Code (according to Law No. 23/2012), and her sentence to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 406/1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the defendant Sara F. Xhepa is reduced by 1/3 (one third) of the sentence given, being finally sentenced to 8 (eight) months of imprisonment.
In application of Article 63 of the Criminal Code, the suspension of the execution of the decision to imprison the defendant Sara F. Xhepa is ordered, replacing it with the obligation for the convicted person to perform work in the public interest, without compensation.
The defendant Sara F. Xhepa is ordered to perform 120 (one hundred and twenty) hours of community service and to maintain contact with the probation service. 12. The obligation to perform community service must be fulfilled within 6 (six) months.
The Probation Service is instructed to determine the type of work to be performed, the place of performance of the work and the days of the week when it will be performed, taking into account, to the extent possible, the defendant's regular employment or her family obligations. The duration of community service shall not exceed eight hours per day.
A copy of the decision shall be sent to the territorial branch of the Probation Service where the defendants reside.
The guilty plea of the defendant Roklejd Y. Malko, for committing the criminal offense of "Violation of equality of participants in tenders or public auctions", committed in collaboration provided for by articles 258 and 25 of the Criminal Code (according to law no. 23/2012), and his sentence to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 406/1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the defendant Roklejd Y. Malko is reduced by 1/3 (one third) of the sentence given, being finally sentenced to 8 (eight) months of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 63 of the Criminal Code, the suspension of the execution of the decision to imprison the defendant Roklejd Y. Malko is ordered, replacing it with the obligation for the convicted person to perform work in the public interest, without compensation.
The defendant Roklejd Y. Malko is ordered to perform 120 (one hundred and twenty) hours of community service and to maintain contact with the probation service.
The obligation to perform community service must be fulfilled within 6 (six) months.
The Probation Service is responsible for determining the type of work to be performed, the place of performance of the work and the days of the week on which it will be performed, taking into account, as far as possible, the defendant's regular employment or family obligations. The duration of community service shall not exceed eight hours per day.
A copy of the decision shall be sent to the territorial branch of the Probation Service where the defendants reside.
The guilty plea of the defendant Fatos H. Veliu, for committing the criminal offense of “Violation of equality of participants in tenders or public auctions”, committed in collaboration as provided for in articles 258 and 25 of the Criminal Code (according to law no. 23/2012), and his sentence to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.
Pursuant to article 406/1 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the defendant Fatos Hekuran Veliu, is reduced by 1/3 (one third) of the sentence given, being finally sentenced to 8 (eight) months of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 59 of the Criminal Code, the suspension of the execution of the decision to imprison and place on probation the defendant Fatos H. Veliu, for a period of 16 (sixteen) months, provided that the defendant does not commit another criminal offense. During this time, the defendant is obliged to maintain contact with the Probation Service Directorate covering his place of residence.
Pursuant to Article 35 of the Criminal Code, the defendant Fatos H. Veliu, is deprived of the right to exercise public functions for a period of 5 (five) years.
The guilty plea of the defendant Elbareta A. Nishica, for committing the criminal offense of “Violation of equality of participants in tenders or public auctions”, committed in collaboration as provided for in articles 258 and 25 of the Criminal Code (according to law no. 23/2012), and her sentence to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.
Pursuant to article 406/1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the defendant Elbareta A. Nishica is sentenced to 1/3 (one third) of the sentence given, being finally sentenced to 8 (eight) months of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 59 of the Criminal Code, the suspension of the execution of the decision to imprison and place on probation the defendant Elbareta A. Nishica, for a period of 16 (sixteen) months, provided that the defendant does not commit another criminal offense. During this period, the defendant is obliged to maintain contact with the Probation Service Directorate covering her place of residence.
Pursuant to Article 35 of the Criminal Code, the defendant Elbareta A. Nishica is deprived of the right to exercise public functions for a period of 5 (five) years.
The guilty plea of the defendant Vojsava I. Leçini, for committing the criminal offense of "Violation of equality of participants in tenders or public auctions", committed in collaboration as provided for in Articles 258 and 25 of the Criminal Code (according to Law No. 23/2012), and her sentence to 1 (one) year of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 406/1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the defendant Vojsava I. Leçini is sentenced to 1/3 (one third) of the sentence imposed, being finally sentenced to 8 (eight) months of imprisonment.
Pursuant to Article 59 of the Criminal Code, the suspension of the execution of the decision to imprisonment and the placement on probation of the defendant Vojsava I. Leçini, for a period of 16 (sixteen) months, provided that the defendant does not commit another criminal offense. During this time, the defendant is obliged to maintain contact with the Probation Service Directorate covering her place of residence.
Pursuant to Article 35 of the Criminal Code, the defendant Vojsava I. Leçini is deprived of the right to exercise public functions for a period of 5 (five) years.
Procedural expenses incurred during preliminary and judicial investigations shall be borne jointly by the defendants.
An appeal may be filed against this decision at the Court of Appeal against Corruption and Organized Crime, within 15 (fifteen) days, starting from the day after the notification of this decision.