The court decides: Don’t talk to anyone THE FORMER GOVERNOR IS RELEASED FROM PRISON: COMMUNICATION ONLY WITH THE FAMILY President Nishani: A foreign governor? Albania has been independent for 102 years. Consultation with the majority on Fullani’s successor. Against the boycott of institutions The Court of Appeal “sends” former governor Ardian Fullani home, suspected of abuse of office, in connection with the scandal of the theft of 713 million lek in the State Treasury. The judicial panel headed by Alaudin Malaj and members Agim Bendo and Shkëlqim Miri decided to change the security measure from “detention in prison” to “house arrest” for the former head of the Central Bank in the country. The prosecution, for its part, asked that Ardian Fullani be kept in prison, and even presented as evidence the testimony of the members of the Supervisory Council. The decision also states that the court ordered: “The obligation of the person under investigation not to communicate with other persons, except those who live with him,” and the hearing lasted one hour and 30 minutes. Maks Haxhia, the defense lawyer of the former governor, presented several arguments that apparently convinced the court to ease Fullani’s security measure. Among other things, the lawyer argued that there is no risk... On pages 3-5

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INTERVIEW/ “The prosecutors know the reason. I feel sorry for boss Fullani” Mystery, Bitraj: Why did I steal from the Stock Cash Desk? I had a strong reason, I can’t speak any longer (In the photo:) The accused in the theft at the Bank of Albania, Ardian Bitraj. The former Governor of the BoA, Ardian Fullani, entering yesterday’s session of the Court of Appeal The second part of the confession of the accused in the theft of 713 million lek: I am the father of three children, two understand and suffer from it By KLODIANA LALA Ardian Bitraj, from cell 313 prison, says that he spent the money on sports betting and that he never benefited a single penny... On page 2

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