FILE/ THE SCHEME REVEALED, 48 MILLION WERE TRANSFERRED TO ILIR THANE AS FORMER OWNER Prosecutors’ investigation: The Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Arlind Gjokutaj, knew about the transfer of the money and abused his office (In photo) The Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Arlind Gjokutaj On page 5

“Justice cannot remain silent” Genc Burimi comments on “News 24” about the corruption and theft linked to the Ministry of Finance Analyst Genc Burimi, in an interview with “News24,” spoke about the corruption case in which the Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Arlind Gjokutaj, was arrested together with the head of personnel at this institution, Fatmir Hoxhaj, and Alban Ruli, a bailiff. The abuse scheme caused 1.2 million euros in damage to the state budget.... On page 2

“PD must be united, the regime is brought down through civil disobedience” Member of the National Council: The expulsion of the deputies is not his prerogative In the “Frontline” program on News24 with journalist Marsela Karapanço, the discussion is about the political situation in the country and the situation within the PD with the expulsion of four deputies by Enkelejd Alibeaj from the parliamentary group. The National Council member of the Democratic Party, Aleksandër Biberaj, declared that Alibeaj openly serves Prime Minister Edi Rama and that this is shameful after 10 years of misgovernment.... On pages 22-23

Russia seeks the extradition of the Russian woman who was caught in Gramsh, the Ministry of Justice hands the official document to the Elbasan Prosecutor’s Office On page 5

Observers from the Albanian Helsinki Committee requested information from the relevant authorities about the circumstances of Mr. E. Shehi’s death, who was in pre-trial detention at the IEVP, ... Continues on page 20

By LUTFI DERVISHI The death of Enver Shehi in custody, 48 hours of back-and-forth

On 19 December, after nearly 22 years of waiting, the chair bearing the signatures of 46 renowned authors of the history of Albanian literature and culture was finally put on display... Continues on page 21 By ROLAND TASHO For the chair that waited 22 years

They emigrated illegally to Great Britain, 40 Albanians are deported, the second charter is expected to arrive On page 17

Names, unauthorized constructions, owners receiving compensation money On pages 18-19

Is Shkodra at risk after Agron Çela’s departure? Meta: On 6 March Berisha “crushed” everyone Is Shkodra at risk after Agron Çela’s departure? Meta: On 6 March Berisha “crushed” everyone On page 9

Formerly persecuted persons, the new list with the names of 1,500 beneficiaries On pages 22-23