Albania Investigates Social Media Posts, Threats and Alleged Calls for Violence Following 'Flamingo' Protest
Albanian police have launched investigations into several individuals over alleged online harassment, threats against businesses and public officials, and calls for violence linked to the “Flamingo” protest, according to a police statement.
Among those under investigation is 37-year-old Gent Progni, who is suspected of publishing photographs and identifying information about State Police officers on social media, accompanied by allegedly offensive, defamatory and accusatory comments.
Police say the publications could endanger officers and their family members while encouraging intimidation, threats and violence. Progni is suspected of the criminal offenses of unlawful interference with private life and stalking.
Authorities are also investigating Arjan Koçi, an Albanian national who reportedly lives in London and returned to Albania around the time of the protests. According to police, he allegedly made public calls for violent actions during the demonstrations and created a GoFundMe account to solicit donations under claims that his life was in danger. Police also said he was found carrying a badge identifying him as a journalist, which investigators suspect he used to avoid police restrictions and being escorted away.
In a separate case, 33-year-old Elton Xhura, a Tirana resident, was arrested on suspicion of sending threatening messages to a private company through Facebook, allegedly threatening to plant bombs in three separate buildings. The businesses had reportedly suffered extensive damage during demonstrations in the capital.
Former lawmaker Eduard Ndocaj, widely known by the nickname “Kaubojsi,” is also under investigation for alleged public incitement to violent acts and incitement of national hatred. Police allege that he posted videos on social media offering money for acts of violence against members of parliament and government ministers.
Authorities are additionally investigating a 20-year-old Tirana resident suspected of placing a banner containing a Nazi symbol on the main façade of the Polytechnic University.
The investigations involve Albania’s Counterterrorism Unit, Cybercrime Department and prosecutors from the general jurisdiction system.
Authorities are also working to identify the administrators of several anonymous social media accounts believed to be connected to the cases.
Police have warned that online publications, threats and calls for violence can pose risks to public safety and the security of law enforcement personnel, businesses and public officials.





