SPAK Seeks 158 Years in Prison for Seven Defendants in 'Nothing Is Forgotten' Murder Investigation

The Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) has requested a total of 158 years in prison for seven defendants in a high-profile criminal case known as “Nothing Is Forgotten,” an investigation that uncovered three murders following testimony from cooperating witness Luftar Reçi.

Prosecutors are seeking 25 years in prison for each of the six defendants: Viktor Ymeri, Emiliano Shullazi, Indrit Taullai, Lulzim Berisha, Plaurent Dervishaj and Indrit Rusi.

Reçi, who received cooperating-witness status, is facing a reduced sentence of eight years in prison, to be served under protective custody, following his cooperation agreement with prosecutors.

According to SPAK, Viktor Ymeri, Emiliano Shullazi and Indrit Taullai carried out the aggravated murders of Vajdin Lame and Artan Arsi, allegedly acting together as part of a criminal organization.

Meanwhile, prosecutors accuse Lulzim Berisha, Plaurent Dervishaj and Indrit Rusi of organizing the murder of Klodian Saliu and the attempted killing of Osman Truma. SPAK has requested that they serve their sentences in a high-security prison.

Reçi faces charges covering the same alleged criminal activities for which the other six defendants are being prosecuted. His testimony played a central role in the investigation, although all six defendants have rejected his account during the trial.

The case marks a significant development in one of Albania’s high-profile investigations into organized crime and a series of murders.