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Public officials fined for lack of transparency in property statement

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TIRANA, Sep. 7 – Ninety-seven senior public officials have been fined for not openly declaring their property and income in their annual statement, according to the institute of property statement.

The officials are asked to pay their fines by the end of the month or they will be penalized and sentenced up to two years imprisonment, if found guilty.

Out of the group, 27 work at the customs department, five at the real estate registration office and the others belong to local authorities.

Top public employees must file an annual statement listing their income and property.

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