The businessman is accused of causing the state damage worth 15 million dollars THE BUSINESSMAN IS ACCUSED OF HAVING CAUSED THE STATE DAMAGE OF 15 MILLION DOLLARS “I AM NOT LEAVING ALBANIA” Rezart Taçi: Ready to be investigated Six people are accused in the “Taçi” case, including family members. The hydrocarbons tycoon: I have faced the prosecution before, too; they have had no evidence or proof against me By KLODIANA LALA I will face justice. I cannot say much more about the complaint that has been filed against me and the members of my family, because I have not been informed of it. But be assured that I will be open to investigations. I guarantee that I will continue to stay in Albania...”. The well-known businessman Rezart Taçi, who has been reported to the prosecutor’s office together with other family members as well as collaborators for failure to pay obligations, tax evasion, and document forgery, is clear when he says that he will be open to investigations. Contacted by “GSH”, Taçi said that he has faced the prosecution before as well, but that no evidence of guilt has ever been found against him. In short, businessman Taçi guarantees that he will not leave Albania, giving the prosecution the opportunity to investigate him and the family members who are suspected of having... Continues on page 6

Opinion of the Day By FERDINAND XHAFERRI The concept of evaluating the first 100 days of a government dates back to 1933 and the pioneer of its launch is known as President... Rama’s first 100 days: Where was the mistake? Continues on page 15

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