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Albania Freezes $127 M Account, Probes Shehu Amid Clashes

7/2/2026

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Albanian Prosecutors Probe

A court order revealed a frozen Albanian bank account holding over $127 million tied to the land sale.
Albanian prosecutors are investigating Artur Shehu for drug trafficking and money laundering linked to the coastal land sale.
Police clashes on July 2 injured officers and led to the detention of dozens of demonstrators.
Special Prosecution Against Corruption confirmed probe and said involves no company linked to Jared Kushner.

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Albanians Protest

Thousands of Albanians have gathered under pink foam flamingos, branding their movement the “Flamingo Revolution” against a Kushner-linked luxury resort.
On July 2 Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana, injuring three officers and detaining dozens of demonstrators.
MEP Tineke Strik warned the €1.4 bn Kushner-backed project could jeopardize Albania’s EU accession talks.
Artists Fatma Paja and guide Arben Kola led rallies, demanding transparency and Edi Rama’s resignation.

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Albanian Prosecutors Probe

A court order revealed a frozen Albanian bank account holding over $127 million tied to the land sale.
Albanian prosecutors are investigating Artur Shehu for drug trafficking and money laundering linked to the coastal land sale.
Police clashes on July 2 injured officers and led to the detention of dozens of demonstrators.
Special Prosecution Against Corruption confirmed probe and said involves no company linked to Jared Kushner.

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