TIRANA, Feb. 27 – Police continued to investigate the case of Bujar Shkembi, ar5rested Friday for deceit of people promising them travel visas to United States, Greece and Italy. Police discovered four other cases or persons who were lied from Shkembi who had received 5,400 euros from them.
Armando Balilaj, 28, and Antonio Pashaj, 26, were also arrested for possessing illegally fake visas to Greece and a residence permit to South Africa respectively.
Vitore Vjerdha, 52, was arrested for prostitution asking for 1,000 leks to serve at Tirana international hotel.
Police arrested brothers Gentian and Amarildo Shopani, 32 and 27, for attempted murder of another person with weapons. The victim was taken to hospital and was out of life threatening situation.
Klajdi Blugu, 30, from Gramsh was arrested at Mother Teresa International airport found with a fake Greek Schengen visa.
More police arrests during the week
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