New details have emerged about the criminal background of Robert Duka, the 50-year-old from Vlora arrested on suspicion of carrying out the armed robbery of a bank in Tirana’s Komuna e Parisit area, where approximately €60,000 was stolen.
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His movements in Albania had reportedly attracted the attention of police investigators in the days before his arrest. Duka is said to have been under surveillance for several days, while investigators reportedly had information suggesting that he might attempt to leave the country and return to Greece.
Another detail concerning the 50-year-old's personal life has also emerged: his wife reportedly works at a different commercial bank in Albania. However, no information has been made public indicating that she had any involvement in the robbery or the investigation.
Duka was arrested following an investigation into the armed robbery committed on November 2 in the Komuna e Parisit neighbourhood of Tirana. According to the reported circumstances, the perpetrator was masked and armed when he threatened bank employees and took approximately €60,000. He then escaped from the scene using an electric scooter.
Investigators are now examining whether Duka could be connected to other robberies in Albania. His alleged links to a criminal group previously investigated in Greece are also expected to be examined as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The reported Greek case could become a significant line of investigation, particularly as authorities seek to establish whether the Tirana robbery was an isolated incident or part of a wider pattern of criminal activity.
The allegations concerning Duka's previous activity in Greece have not, on the information currently available, been established as proven facts. He remains entitled to the presumption of innocence while the investigation and any subsequent judicial proceedings continue.