Press Release
Citizens Dh.P. and A.L. Arrested at Elbasan Prosecution’s Request for Forging IDs, Passports, and Albanian and Foreign Residence Permits
Dh.P. and A.L. were arrested at Elbasan Prosecution’s request on suspicion of committing the criminal offenses of "Falsification of Documents," "Falsification of Identity Cards, Passports, or Visas," and "Production of devices for falsification of documents," as stipulated in Articles 186, 189, and 192 of the Criminal Code
The investigations into criminal case no. 1525/2024, through special investigative techniques (environmental surveillance and simulated actions), revealed that Dh.P. and A.L., in complicity were involved in the illegal activity of forging various documents, including driving licenses, ID cards, and residence permits, both Albanian and foreign ones (Italian, Belgian, Greek, Bulgarian, Romanian, etc). This activity was in exchange for monetary compensation.
Elbasan Prosecution Office seized the forged documents with fictitious personal details as part of this simulated operation.
Additionally, equipment used to produce forged documents was seized during searches of the suspects' residences.
Elbasan Prosecution Office has submitted to the Court the requests for the legal validation of their detention and the imposition of the coercive security measure “Remand in Custody”.