Kruja judge Enkelejda Hoxha: arrest for alleged bribes to release convicts (February 2021)
Status: Arrest reported; trial status unknown
Summary
On 11 February 2021 SPAK arrested Kruja District Court judge Enkelejda Hoxha, a court secretary, a lawyer and unnamed doctors at Fushë-Krujë prison, according to Top Channel. Hoxha is accused of acquitting defendants and releasing convicts in exchange for bribes; her decisions were contested. The investigation reportedly lasted several months.
The ILD's 2020 balance, published on 19 February 2021, says the ILD requested her dismissal and that the High Judicial Council accepted it. President Ilir Meta said publicly that anyone who violates the law or abuses their duty should be punished, and that Albania does not need directed justice.
Key facts
- Arrest reported 11 February 2021 by SPAK.
- ILD requested dismissal; High Judicial Council accepted (as reported 19 Feb 2021).
- Alleged conduct: acquittals and convict releases for bribes.
The record
Four lists kept apart on purpose: what is established, what is only alleged, what is still open, and what those concerned said.
What is proven (1)
Established by documents or official records, as stated in the research. A recorded charge or indictment proves only that the accusation was made.
- That an arrest took place and that the ILD requested dismissal, as reported.
What is alleged (1)
Accusations, not findings. Those accused are presumed innocent.
- AllegationBribes for acquittals and releases.
Allegations and who made them (1)
Each line is an allegation as recorded, with the person or body that made it where the record names them.
- AllegationBribes for acquittals and releases of convicts (prosecution, as reported).
Open questions (2)
- Charges filed and trial outcome.
- Whether the other people arrested were charged.
Responses (1)
Responses of the people and organisations concerned, as recorded.
- None from the judge in the reviewed sources.
Timeline
Full timeline →SPAK
SPAK arrests Kruja judge Enkelejda Hoxha and others
Arrest over alleged bribes for acquittals and convict releases; court secretary, lawyer and prison doctors also reported arrested.
Other
ILD reports 2020 balance: eight judges and prosecutors under investigation
Among others: request to dismiss judge Enkelejda Hoxha; 2,780 of 3,054 complaints still pending review.
Sources for this record
Every source the research cites for this record, grouped by its source label. 2 sources.
Source label: Officially reportedOfficially reported · 2 sources
- Publisher
- Top Channel
- Date
- 12 Feb 2021
- Publisher
- Shqiptarja.com
- Date
- 19 Feb 2021