The news that a lifer was killed by another convict at the notorious Domokos prison in Greece, with the target being the chief guard, has taken over the front pages of the neighboring country's media today.
And in the background, the names of 2 well-known Albanians also appear, one of whom is Alket Rizai, a well-known name in the criminal world, and the other a fugitive after obtaining an unusual and suspicious permit issued by the very same head guard who was the target of the failed assassination attempt (the Albanian convict and the head guard are from Bazhan).
And the events come in series, as the situation in Greek prisons in terms of security leaves much to be desired.
We recall that in the infamous Malandrino prison, the Albanian lifer, Jani Aliaj, was also killed a few weeks ago.
"Officers of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, after the new incident of violence within a "supposedly" guarded area, meaningfully emphasize that imprisonment in no way stops the actions of cruel criminals. As they report, exactly the opposite is happening, while they manage to enrich themselves and coordinate (perhaps more comfortably) their criminal activity behind bars. Inside the cells are weapons, drugs and mobile phones, with the expression "you will not find a single tank in prison, and this is because it cannot enter through the gate" reflecting mainly, albeit in an extreme way, the reality," writes "Protothema".
Murder in prison, in a "blind spot" without cameras
Shortly after 7:00 PM on Sunday afternoon, a 43-year-old Greek man, sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of businessman Dimis Korfiatis (who was killed in Zakynthos in May 2021), was with the chief guard and another Bulgarian convict, in an area of ??the prison that is one of the few that does not have closed-circuit surveillance.
According to initial reports, the 43-year-old Greek, carrying a pistol (it is unknown how he entered the prison), moved towards the prison officer (the head guard) with the intention of shooting him.
Then, the Bulgarian convict (convicted of the “death contract” against Greek-Australian businessman Yannis Makris, who was executed outside his home in Voula in October 2018), disarmed the 43-year-old and shot him twice in the head, protecting the Greek officer.
"The initial examination of the body revealed that the victim had been shot twice in the head, resulting in his immediate death. The question that remains is: Why were the three of them there, and in an area that is 'blind' to cameras? The COLT revolver, which contained three spent cartridges, will be sent to forensic laboratories," the Greek media analyzes.
Prison under the microscope
The head guard of Domokos prison, according to police sources, is not an unknown person to the Greek Police.
The authorities consider his testimony very important, as there are many serious gaps in the scenario supported by both himself and the Bulgarian who "rescued" him.
It is worth noting that the chief guard had given an opinion several months ago so that an Albanian convict (imprisoned for a number of serious crimes) could receive leave from Domokos prison.
When the prisoner was granted leave, he never returned and has been at large ever since.
However, what is very interesting is that the chief guard is related to the Albanian convict in question, as he is the husband of the prison guard's wife's sister (Bajhanakë).
Who is Alket Rizai?
Alket Rizai has a long criminal record in Greece. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment twice, while additional sentences for other criminal offenses total 25 years in prison.
His name became known throughout Greece and beyond for spectacular prison escapes, including his collaboration with Greek criminal Vassilis Paleokostas , in one of the most daring helicopter escapes from the high-security prison in Korydallos in 2006.
Although after successive arrests he has spent the vast majority of his life behind bars, Rizai has also benefited from regular prison leave in recent years, thanks to his more disciplined behavior.
One such case occurred in January 2021, when during a random check in an area of ??Lamia, Greek police found Alket Rizai in a suspicious vehicle along with two other convicts.
At the time, he was on official 5-day leave from prison, which raised numerous questions in public opinion and the Greek media.
Another important episode was his appearance before the three-member Minor Offenses Court of Lamia, about a year ago.
He was accused of possessing improvised weapons and illegal cell phones in his cell, but at the end of the trial, he was found not guilty.