The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo has expressed satisfaction with the convicting verdict announced by the Basic Court in Prishtina, concerning war crimes charges against the defendant Sh.L.

According to the official communication, the SPRK was fully convinced that the claims raised in the indictment were supported by solid evidence, which was proven during the judicial process.

The prosecution emphasizes that this decision has a dual weight: it not only holds the accused criminally responsible, but also contributes to protecting the rule of law, the fight against crime, and increasing citizen trust in the justice system.

Meanwhile, regarding the acquittals in the case known as “Drenica 1” — involving S.L., I.H., Rr.Rr., F.M., R.Xh., S.T., and Sh.J. — as well as in the criminal case against 13 persons accused of creating pyramid schemes, organizing illegal gambling, smuggling goods, tax evasion, and money laundering, the SPRK announces that it will carefully review the full verdicts as soon as it receives them, to decide whether to file an appeal to the second instance, within legal deadlines.

The Special Prosecution reaffirms that it exercises its functions with full independence, respecting the Constitution and the laws in force, with the aim of protecting the public interest and consolidating the rule of law.

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Speaking about the operation carried out a week earlier in cooperation with international authorities, in which assets worth 1 million euros linked to a money-laundering network stemming from drug trafficking were seized in Kosovo, was Special Prosecution Chief Prosecutor Blerim Isufaj.

During his appearance, Isufaj praised the institution he leads, but did not give many details about the case.

“This operation was carried out within the framework of an investigation into the transnational laundering of proceeds derived from drug trafficking by the Italian and French authorities, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust and in full cooperation with the SPRK. As part of this case, two people were arrested in September 2025 on suspicion of committing the criminal offenses of participation in or organization of an organized criminal group and money laundering. The operation in question is the result of close inter-institutional cooperation,” said Blerim Isufaj, Chief Prosecutor of the SPRK.

At this conference, he also touched on the activity of other departments, including investigations into war crimes.

“This year we have also carried out two operations related to war crimes; in this regard, five people were arrested over the Reçak massacre, while in another operation carried out in Syridan, five people were arrested for war crimes. Then, the investigations into the neighborhood in the Jashari family will soon be finalized,” said Blerim Isufaj, Chief Prosecutor of the SPRK.

Asked about political statements by state officials, in which he is continually criticized, Isufaj gave a short response.

“These are questions you can address to the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council. However, I do not comment on anyone’s political statements, and I do not fall prey to anyone, that’s all,” said Blerim Isufaj, Chief Prosecutor of the SPRK.

According to Isufaj, the SPRK’s successes also include first-instance guilty verdicts handed down in the espionage cases and in the Banjska case, while he said the trial in the Iber Lepenci case is also expected to begin soon.

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