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The Special Appeal has decided to release from prison the former chief prosecutor of Vlora, Aurel Zarka, who had been in prison since June 2024.
The decision was given by Judge Florjan Kalaja, after hearing the arguments of the defense attorney and the prosecutor in the case, who requested Zarka's release.
His release comes after the former head of the Vlora Prosecution Office has completed serving his sentence.
Aurel Zarka was sentenced to 4 years in prison for the criminal offenses of “corruption” and “unlawful influence” in the file known as “Toyota Yaris”. Due to the summary trial, his sentence was reduced to 2 years and 8 months in prison.
The investigations into the "Toyota Yaris" case began after the seizure of 3.4 million euros in cash at the port of Durres in June 2018. The money was hidden in two used vehicles imported from Belgium.
Court Announcement:
The Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime, with a panel composed of judges Florjan Kalaja (presiding), Engert Pëllumbi (member) and Tereza Merkaj (member), today on 09.05.2026, ruled on criminal case no. 131 act, date 08.05.2026 registration, on the appeal of the appellant AZ:
"1. Termination of the personal security measure "Arrest in prison", provided for by Article 238 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, determined by Decision No. 87 Act, dated 28.07.2024 of the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime, against the defendant AZ
2. Ordering the immediate release of the defendant AZ from the detention facilities (IEPDurres)” and decided:
1. The finding of the termination of the security measure "Arrest in prison" imposed on the defendant Mr. AZ by Decision No. 87 Act, dated 28.07.2024 and verified by Decision No. 92, dated 31.07.2024 of the Special Court of First Instance for Corruption and Organized Crime.
2. Ordering the immediate release of the defendant Mr. AZ from the detention facility, if his personal freedom is not restricted for another legal reason.
3. An appeal may be filed against this decision within 45 days from the day after the reasoned notification of the decision.
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