People gather near the counters of companies operating in the money business. “VEFA” is paying, but the others are still closed Pyramid schemes postpone payment deadlines again Gjallica reopens its counters on January 6. Will Sudja set a new date again? KAMBERI COMPANY People in front of Kamberi’s counters The committee of Sudja’s clients meets with the woman behind the pyramid scheme. “I’ll set the date for the return of the money on Monday” Yesterday, a large crowd of people depositing their money flocked to “Vefa”’s counters TIRANA - Albanians caught up in the “pyramid-scheme fever” have once again turned toward the world of pyramid schemes. After three quiet holiday days, accompanied by their own worries, there was immediately a marked rise in the hopes of investors and an increase in the pace of money flowing into the schemes. But yesterday, with the exception of the “Vefa” companies, all the counters of the pyramid-scheme firms were closed. Xhaferri, Kamberi and Populli announced January 6 as the date when they would resume operations, having settled their clients’ payments through January 5. At the same time, attention is once again turning toward the world of pyramid schemes. After three quiet holiday days, accompanied by their own worries, there was immediately a marked rise in the hopes of investors and an increase in the pace of money flowing into the schemes. But yesterday, with the exception of the “Vefa” companies, all the counters of the pyramid-scheme firms were closed. Xhaferri, Kamberi and Populli announced January 6 as the date when they would resume operations, having settled their clients’ payments through January 5. GJALLICA BRINGS BACK THE ANXIETY Chief financial officer arrested VLORA - Gjallica has “put a stop” to the pyramid scheme. The money will begin to be distributed only after January 15. This was announced yesterday morning at the company’s counters, without any reason being given for why this was happening. The arrest warrant for the company’s chief financial officer was signed on December 31, while his colleague was cleared of the charge. On page 3

FROM AROUND THE WORLD New Year around the world: fireworks and joy, but also deaths From the celebrations in New York On page 2

One dead, four injured On page 9

Presidential decree changes customs tariffs New taxes on imports Now less for a car

Detained in Vlora The Kurds—they were 12 people—had entered illegally across the southern border and are accused of crossing it illegally Detained in Vlora Kurd killed: he was going to Italy with 11 others The Kurds—they were 12 people—had entered illegally across the southern border and are accused of crossing it illegally VLORA - A Kurdish citizen has lost his life after shots were fired by a masked person who entered the hotel where they were staying and tried to rob them, while they were waiting for an opportunity to get to Italy. Three citizens of Vlora have been detained, accused of trafficking clandestine migrants. On page 9

On page 11 General Directorate of Customs

“Helped his brother escape” TIRANA - The investigation into the Berat group has also led to the arrest of the head of the National Intelligence Service in Berat. A.Dauti was arrested by order of the Berat district court in connection with an incident dating from the time of the president. He is accused of helping his brother leave Albania, while his brother had been wanted by the police as a person involved in the activities of the Berat group. Dauti’s arrest brings the number of people arrested in this case to 36. Berat Police Station On page 9

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ENTERTAINMENT TIRANA - The New Year’s program has once again demonstrated the crisis of the viewer.

SPORT Indurain says goodbye to cycling The Spanish champion has ended his sporting career Miguel Indurain On page 6

Another policeman suspended: “He just stood by and watched” He robbed a bingo hall and used his teeth to escape handcuffs ELBASAN - A thief bites a policeman. After stealing around 30,000 lekë from the “Olimpia” bingo hall, the thief ran off, pursued by a traffic policeman. But while trying to escape the policeman’s handcuffs, he bit him, causing him quite serious injuries; the policeman was forced to obtain a medical report. The incident happened at midnight on January 1. The thief, who—according to police sources—was known for using his teeth, was arrested immediately. “Murrashi” had entered the “Olimpia” bingo hall at night and stolen 30,000 new lekë from its cash register. But as he tried to leave, he was spotted by the bingo hall’s guard, who called for help. A police officer who was nearby responded to his call. Kastrioti Collaku. But during the struggle with the thief, he was injured by the bites, and after obtaining a medical report, the thief was jailed. As for the other policeman, who did not help his colleague, the police station has decided to dismiss him from his post.

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