An initial hearing is being held today at the Basic Court in Peja for Jeton Sylaj, who is accused of threatening his ex-wife, Arlinda Zekaj. Zekaj was killed on October 25, 2026, in Vitomiricë, Peja.
The hearing will be closed to the public at the request of the Basic Prosecution Office in Peja. Prosecutors cited the need to protect the private and family lives of those involved, as well as the best interests of the minor child.
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The victims’ advocate and the defendant’s lawyer also supported the request.
According to the indictment, Sylaj threatened to kill his ex-wife and made other serious threats against her in Vitomiricë in December 2025.
The indictment says that, during a phone call, he told her he would kill her and forcibly remove her from the house, causing her fear and anxiety.
The case file also includes statements from Arlinda Zekaj. She reported that she had experienced physical and psychological abuse by the defendant during their 11-year marriage.
Zekaj also stated that she had been forced to take out a loan of about 9,000 euros for his needs and that she felt threatened by her ex-husband.
