Roskovec: use of public function for electoral activity (Majlinda Bufi)
Status: Acquitted at first instance (as reported). Appeal status unknown.
Summary
SPAK sent proceeding no. 98 of 2023 to trial on 14 November 2025, charging the Roskovec mayor under article 328/a/3 for using her public function for political or electoral activity, alleging she pressured a citizen not to vote in the 14 May 2023 local elections. SPAK sought 1 year 6 months. A Balkanweb tag page dated 1 July 2026 (search summary) reports the GJKKO acquitted her, the judge finding the offence was not proven. Appeal status not found. The complaint came from the Democratic Party.
Key facts
- Proceeding no. 98 of 2023 (search summary).
- Sent to trial 14 Nov 2025 (search summary).
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.
- Acquittal reported; no finding of guilt in sources.
What is alleged (1)
Accusations, not findings. Those accused are presumed innocent.
- AllegationThe pressure allegation.
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.
- AllegationPressure on a voter not to vote in the 14 May 2023 elections (SPAK).
Open questions (2)
- Party affiliation of the mayor (not stated in sources seen).
- Appeal.
Responses (1)
Responses of the people and organisations concerned, as recorded.
- Not retrieved.
Timeline
Full timeline →SPAK
SPAK sends Roskovec mayor Majlinda Bufi to trial
Use of public function for electoral activity, proceeding no. 98/2023 (date from search summary).
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
- Telegrafi
- Date
- unknown
- Publisher
- Balkanweb
- Date
- Jul 2026