Albania's Ex-President Ilir Meta Arrested on Corruption Charges

Meta, a vocal critic of the current government, faces allegations of money laundering and illegal lobbying.

Ilir Meta, former Albanian president and current leader of the Freedom Party, was arrested in Tirana on corruption charges.
Meta is accused of money laundering, hiding personal income, and illegal lobbying activities in the United States.
The arrest was carried out by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime following a five-year investigation.
Meta's party claims the arrest is politically motivated, while his lawyer describes it as a 'criminal kidnapping.'
The arrest highlights ongoing judicial reforms in Albania, supported by the EU and US, aimed at tackling corruption.