Mirlinda Karçanaj has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Albania seeking release from house arrest, as she faces serious allegations of corruption linked to public tenders.
The former head of the National Agency for Information Society is under investigation for alleged mismanagement of billions of lekë through questionable procurement procedures. Despite the ongoing probe, Karçanaj is requesting the immediate removal of her security measure, arguing that continued isolation is unjustified.
The case has now entered a new phase after the assignment of Genti Shala, who will review the appeal. Authorities have not yet indicated when a decision will be made, but the move is widely seen as a critical legal step that could influence the broader investigation.
The allegations surrounding Karçanaj have drawn significant public attention in Albania, as they relate to state digitalization projects and potential financial damage to the national budget. The case is considered one of the most sensitive corruption probes involving public tenders in recent years, raising questions about transparency and oversight in government contracts.
Observers note that the Supreme Court’s decision could set an important precedent regarding high-level accountability and the handling of corruption cases tied to public funds.