Villa-related investigation (Dhërmi and Palasë)
Status: Under investigation. Seizures reported; no trial found.
Summary
SPAK's separate investigation concerns the alleged acquisition and fit-out of coastal villas. Search summaries report a Dhërmi villa seizure upheld on appeal (30 June 2026) and a Palasë villa preventive seizure (9 Sept 2026). Tirana Times reports a Dhërmi villa valued at 145,000 euros in a separate allegation. Balluku was reported as charged over about 410,000 euros of villa work (headline only, not fetched). These items were not confirmed from full texts and the connection to the tender case is not established in the sources reviewed.
Key facts
- Tirana Times reports a Dhërmi villa valued at 145,000 euros in a separate allegation (7 Aug 2026).
- A headline reports Balluku charged over a 410,000 euro villa works (gazetatema.net, not fetched).
What is proven
Established by documents or official records, as stated in the research. A recorded charge or indictment proves only that the accusation was made.
Not found in the research files. See the gaps list.
What is alleged
Accusations, not findings. Those accused are presumed innocent.
- Concealment of assets and money laundering (reported by SPAK-related coverage; not fetched).
Allegations and who made them
- SPAK alleges assets were kept hidden through fictitious actions and documents, registered in the name of another person (search summary, not fetched).
Open questions
- Full SPAK announcement and the charge list for the villa case were not retrieved.
- Ownership records for the villas were not checked.
Responses
Responses of the people and organisations concerned, as recorded.
Not found in the research files. See the gaps list.
Figures
Money trail →Dhërmi villa (separate allegation)
€145,000
otherSource label: UnverifiedAnonymous tip, social-media upload or a single unconfirmed report.Stated definition: Valuation of a Dhërmi villa reported in a separate allegation by Tirana Times (7 Aug 2026). Not confirmed as an asset of Balluku.
Date: 7 Aug 2026 · Payer: not found · Payee: not found
- Tirana Times: new procurement accusations against Balluku (7 Aug 2026) (opens in a new tab)Tirana Times · 7 Aug 2026 · journalism · EN
Timeline
Full timeline →Court
Preventive seizure of a Palasë villa (reported)
A search summary reports the Special Court ordered preventive seizure of a Palasë villa on 9 Sept 2026 in the villa investigation. Not confirmed from a fetched page.