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The fines that the "FORCE" impose on businesses in Albania!

2025-11-17 13:33:30Fokus SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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The phenomenon of extortion against businesses by self-proclaimed " strongmen " groups remains a situation of terror for small and large businessmen in Albania.

Although not publicly reported, it constitutes a parallel mechanism and keeps hundreds of entrepreneurs scared.

Starting from the recent case that occurred in Kamëz, VoxNews will show you the methods and practices used by criminal gangs in Albania to impose "fines" on businesses.

VoxNews , based on several cases that occurred in Tirana and the testimonies of several businessmen who dared to denounce them, has learned how "Finance" works in our country.

The methods followed by the "strong" to impose fines:

"An offer you can't refuse": Forced protection

Most cases begin with the so-called "offer for protection".

Usually, an unknown person shows up at the business and expresses "interest" in its safety.

Example 1 : Restaurant on the outskirts of Tirana:

“Two people came. They didn't ask for money directly. They said: 'We heard you don't have protection. Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on you.' After two days they came back and asked for the 'contribution' of 1,500 euros per month.”

Business "permit" fine

New businesses in the neighborhoods of Tirana and several cities in Albania have reported that before they open their doors, people appear demanding an initial payment.

Example 2: “They came to us before we had even put up the sign. They knew everything: the owner, the investment, even the rent. They asked for 5 thousand euros so that we would 'not have any problems' during the opening.”

Fines for tenders and contracts

Large businesses encounter more sophisticated forms, where organized groups approach to take a percentage of tenders to "ensure" that the contract continues without interference, and to hinder competitors.

Fine for a fabricated conflict

In some cases, the "strong" create an incident themselves - a small fight, a staged insult - just to "justify" paying for protection.

Figures: How much do fines range from small businesses to large enterprises:

€600–1,500/month for restaurants and bars

€2,000–5,000/month for large businesses or warehouses

5–10% of the tender value for companies that win public contracts

“Introduction fee” €3,000–10,000 for new businesses in certain areas

In some cases, payment is required in cryptocurrencies or through intermediaries, to avoid traces.

Why are businessmen silent and not reporting?

VoxNews asked an owner who had fallen prey to these strongmen and he replied: If I report it, they will burn my place down. Many businesses do not believe that the State Police and the justice system can protect them.

Scheme of how the groups of "strongmen" who impose "fines" work

Executors – young people who show up at businesses, collect the money.

Coordinators – do the calculations, define the areas and objectives.

Financiers – manage money, often launder it through premises and front businesses.

“Coverages” – people with local influence who function as a reference for the business (“Talk to me, I’ll solve it”)

All of this comes about because political actors use these characters in electoral campaigns to garner votes, and then they become "solutions" for citizens and businessmen.

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