Lefter Koka (born 4 August 1964 in DurrësKOKA, Lefter Haki , Parliament of Albania) is an Albanian politician who served as the Minister of Environment in the centre-left Coalition Government of Albania and was also a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Socialist Party of Albania. Originally serving as a member for the Socialist Movement for Integration. Koka served as Mayor of Durrës from 2003 to 2007
Lefter Koca was arrested by order of the "Special Anti-Corruption Structure" (SPAK) on 14 December 2021, accused of involvement in the incinerator scandal.Albanian incinerator scandal goes to trial According to the indictment, during his tenure as Minister of Environment, he was bribed with about 5 million euros, from businessmen Klodian Zoto (Integrated Technology Service) and Stela Gugallja (Albtek Energy) in order to circumvent the legal procedures to award contracts for the construction and operation of incinerators in Fier and Elbasan, directly affecting the interests of the state.How did Lefter Koka abuse his power? The "Court Against Organized Crime and Corruption" found him guilty of "corruption" "abuse of duty" and "money laundering" in connection with the incinerator in Fier and sentenced him to 10 year in prison.The affair with the Fier incinerator, Lefter Koka is sentenced to 10 years in prison, Alqi Blako 2.8 years, Klodian Zoto 12 years For the incinerator of Elbasan has found quilty of "passive corruption" and "money laundering" and sentenced him to 5 years and 8 months.Elbasan Incinerator, Koka Sentenced to 5.8 years to jail
The case is in the "Special Appeal Court against Crime and Corruption". (GJKKO) First hearing in the GJKKO Appeal for Fier incinerator's case was held today
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