Palasë (Green Coast) villa seized on 9 September 2026 in the Balluku file
Status: Seizure ordered (9 Sept 2026). Investigation continues.
Summary
JOQ Albania (30 Oct 2026) describes a villa in the Green Coast complex in Palasë, registered in the name of Igli Tare, that SPAK says was used by Balluku and whose works were financed by a contractor's company. JOQ gives SPAK's estimate of the investment at EUR 288,616 to 410,526. Albanian Daily News and Balkanweb independently report the seizure of this villa on 9 September 2026 under a special court order, with SPAK alleging Balluku is the beneficial owner.
The seizure is an official measure based on SPAK allegations; it is not a finding of guilt.
Key facts
- Seizure date: 9 September 2026 (Albanian Daily News, Balkanweb).
- Investment estimate EUR 288,616 to 410,526 (JOQ citing SPAK; Albanian Daily News summary of Tirana Times reporting gives the same range).
- Financing: a company linked to businessman Arbër Abazi (existing record in leaders/.
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.
- The seizure order for the Palasë villa was announced by SPAK and reported by multiple outlets (official measure).
What is alleged (1)
Accusations, not findings. Those accused are presumed innocent.
- AllegationThat the villa was an undeclared benefit to Balluku (SPAK allegation as reported).
Allegations and who made them (2)
Each line is an allegation as recorded, with the person or body that made it where the record names them.
- AllegationSPAK (as reported): Balluku is the beneficial owner of the Palasë villa, which was registered in Igli Tare's name to conceal ownership.
- AllegationSPAK (as reported): the works were financed by a company linked to a businessman under investigation.
Open questions (2)
- Whether the Palasë and Dhërmi villas are the same villa or two villas (sources refer to both; the Balkanweb headline names 'villa 188/1 in Palasë').
- Whether the investment figure is SPAK's estimate or media calculation.
Responses (2)
Responses of the people and organisations concerned, as recorded.
- Balluku has not publicly responded to this specific seizure in the sources reviewed (Albanian Daily News: she refuses comments when called to SPAK).
- Igli Tare appealed the Dhërmi seizure on ownership grounds (see case-joq-dhermi-villa-nominee-ownership-2026).
Figures
Money trail →Palasë (Green Coast) villa: estimated investment per SPAK
€288,616
paymentSource label: Officially reportedStated definition: Lower bound of range EUR 288,616 to 410,526 (JOQ citing SPAK; Albanian Daily News citing Tirana Times). Upper bound 410,526 EUR.
Date: 9 Sep 2026 · Payer: Company linked to businessman Arbër Abazi (per reporting) · Payee: Villa works (Palasë)
- SPAK Seizes Villa Linked to Investigation Into Belinda Balluku (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 9 Sep 2026 · journalism · EN
- Nga Ram Geci te Paqsor Buzi e Artan Sako, kush janë 31 të pandehurit e dosjes Balluku (opens in a new tab)JOQ Albania · 30 Oct 2026 · journalism · SQ
Timeline
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SPAK seizes Palasë (Green Coast) villa in the Balluku file
Seizure of a villa in Palasë registered to Igli Tare, which SPAK alleges is Balluku's beneficial property; investment estimate EUR 288,616 to 410,526 per JOQ and Tirana Times reporting.
Sources for this record
Every source the research cites for this record, grouped by its source label. 3 sources.
Source label: Officially reportedOfficially reported · 3 sources
- Publisher
- JOQ Albania
- Date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- Albanian Daily News
- Date
- 9 Sep 2026
- Publisher
- Balkanweb
- Date
- Sep 2026