Lefter Koka
Lefter Koka MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Albanian Parliament for Durrës | |
| In office September 9, 2017 – 1 September 2021 | |
| Minister of Environment | |
| In office 15 September 2013 – 13 September 2017 | |
| President | Bujar Nishani Ilir Meta |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
| Succeeded by | Blendi Klosi |
| 34th Mayor of Durrës | |
| In office 12 October 2003 – 18 February 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Fatos Nano Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Miri Hoti |
| Succeeded by | Vangjush Dako |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1964 Durrës, Albania |
| Political party | Socialist Party of Albania |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Movement for Integration |
| Alma mater | International University of Struga |
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Lefter Koka (born 4 August 1964 in Durrës[1]) 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.[2] Originally serving as a member for the Socialist Movement for Integration.[3] 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.[4] 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. [5] 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. [6] For the incinerator of Elbasan has found quilty of "passive corruption" and "money laundering" and sentenced him to 5 years and 8 months. [7]
The case is in the "Special Appeal Court against Crime and Corruption". (GJKKO) [8]
References
[edit]- ^ KOKA, Lefter Haki Archived 2012-05-13 at the Wayback Machine, Parliament of Albania
- ^ "List of elected members". Albanian parliament. Archived from the original on 2011-05-14.
- ^ "Nga LSI te PS dhe dorëzimi i mandatit,u arrestua nga SPAK,kush është Lefter Koka". Opinion.al (in Albanian). 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ Albanian incinerator scandal goes to trial
- ^ How did Lefter Koka abuse his power?
- ^ The affair with the Fier incinerator, Lefter Koka is sentenced to 10 years in prison, Alqi Blako 2.8 years, Klodian Zoto 12 years
- ^ Elbasan Incinerator, Koka Sentenced to 5.8 years to jail
- ^ First hearing in the GJKKO Appeal for Fier incinerator's case was held today