2026-09-24 21:01:00Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Salvation Allias Salvatore Aliu

The portrait of Shpëtim Aliu, who was arrested on Wednesday evening in Russia with the aim of extradition to Albania, is revealed.

Aliu was declared wanted by SPAK in June of this year, after he is accused, according to investigations, of having played a key role in an international cocaine trafficking network.

According to SPAK's investigative file, Salvatore Aliu is suspected of having laundered at least 30 million euros in Albania, obtained from criminal activities.

An important role in managing the money is suspected to have been played by his brother, Isa Aliu, who turns out to own four companies, used, according to investigations, for investments in real estate, villas, apartments, land and buildings, including hotel structures in tourist areas.

Salvation Allias Salvatore Aliu

In June 2026, the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime imposed the security measure "Arrest in prison" on Aliu, for the criminal offenses "Drug trafficking", "Laundering of proceeds of crime or criminal activity", "Structured criminal group" and "Commitment of criminal offenses by a criminal organization and a structured criminal group".

According to the investigations, Salvatore Aliu used the SKY communication platform and identified himself by several names, including "Dala", "Qero", "Qerosi", "Viktor" and "Albo Pelon ".

In an August 2020 communication with his brother, Isa Aliu informs him that he had 6 million euros available. Two weeks later, Salvatore Aliu informs him that he expected to receive another 20 million euros.

In the communications uncovered by investigators, he allegedly gave his brother instructions on how to hide the money until it was invested. Among the suggestions was placing the money in a 50-liter barrel and burying it.


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