Special Prosecution against Crime and Corruption (SPAK) on Wednesday presented its final sentencing requests for 11 defendants linked to the high-profile Veliaj case, all of whom have requested a shortened trial procedure.

Prosecutors sought prison sentences, suspended sentences, and financial penalties for a number of individuals and legal entities allegedly involved in the case.

For businessman Fatmir Bektashi, SPAK requested a one-year prison sentence, which would be reduced to eight months under the shortened trial procedure, along with a suspension of the sentence and community service obligations. Prosecutors also sought a fine of 583,000 lekë for Kontalt sh.p.k.

SPAK requested a sentence of seven years in prison for Ina Goxhaj, reduced to four years and eight months due to the shortened trial procedure. Prosecutors further requested suspension of the prison term and placement under probation supervision for five years.

The same sentence — seven years, reduced to four years and eight months — was requested for Elman Abule.

For Frosina Bollo, prosecutors sought one year in prison, reduced to eight months. SPAK also requested a fine of 500,000 lekë for the non-profit organization Frobolus, reduced to approximately 333,000 lekë under the shortened trial procedure.

Prosecutors requested seven years in prison, reduced to four years and eight months, for Adela Kondakçi, while also seeking exemption from serving the sentence under applicable legal provisions.

For former lawmaker Klotilda Bushka, SPAK requested a fine of 600,000 lekë, reduced to 400,000 lekë. Meanwhile, Flutura Xhani faces a proposed fine of 60,000 lekë, reduced to 40,000 lekë.

For Fatjon Baçi, prosecutors requested five years in prison, reduced to three years and four months, with suspension of the sentence and placement under probation supervision.

The court is expected to review the prosecution’s requests before issuing its verdict in the coming weeks.