The Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) in Albania reported significant seizures and an increase in criminal investigations during 2025, according to its annual report.

Over €45.5 million, including cryptocurrency assets linked to organized crime, were confiscated throughout the year. SPAK investigated a total of 871 criminal cases in 2025, with 294 new cases and approximately 570 carried over from 2024.

In the fight against high-level corruption, SPAK investigated 27 criminal cases involving 30 current or former high-ranking officials. Financial investigations saw 13 asset-related cases registered and 18 financial referrals addressed.

Election-related crimes were also a focus, with 70 cases investigated and 27 individuals under investigation.

The report highlights the increasing use of digital forensics in investigations: 375 mobile phones, 65 computers, and 63 USB drives and CDs were examined in 2025. Additionally, court-authorized wiretaps were implemented on 3,004 phone numbers during the year.

SPAK’s annual report reflects the prosecution’s expanded capacity to combat organized crime, corruption, and election-related offenses across Albania.