The State Police has called on citizens to exercise extra caution regarding “phishing” scam messages, which in recent days have been distributed via SMS and communication apps, including WhatsApp.

According to the authorities, the senders of these messages pose as representatives of banks or public institutions and ask citizens to update their banking details, confirm their accounts or carry out other actions through an attached link. The police advise people not to open these links.

The messages are sent from various telephone numbers and aim to convince users that they must take urgent action on their accounts. In reality, these are fraudulent schemes intended to obtain e-banking credentials, OTP verification codes and bank card details.

The data obtained in this way may be used to carry out unauthorized transactions and cause financial losses to citizens.

Citizens should avoid clicking on any link received via SMS, WhatsApp or other communication apps, especially when the message comes from an unknown or suspicious number.

The police also advise people never to share their passwords, OTP codes, PINs or bank card details. Before accessing online banking services, users should carefully check the website address and use only the bank’s official channels.

Banks do not request confidential information through suspicious links. In case of uncertainty, customers should contact their bank only through its official telephone numbers and channels.

If someone has opened a suspicious link or provided their banking details, they should immediately contact the bank to block the card or account and take the necessary measures.

It is also recommended that passwords used to access banking services be changed immediately. The incident should be reported to the State Police, the Directorate for the Investigation of Cybercrime and any local police directorate.

The State Police calls on citizens to remain vigilant regarding any message, link or website requesting personal or banking information or verification codes: do not click, do not provide information and verify everything through official channels.

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Uljan Shpataraku, a former State Police officer who was known as a trusted associate of Ilir Proda during the period when the latter headed the institution, has taken the matter to court following his dismissal.

He was dismissed in May 2026 through a decision signed by the Director General of the State Police, Skënder Hita.

The institution justified Shpataraku’s dismissal from the police force by claiming that he had failed to report for work.

Published information shows that, during this time, Shpataraku was pursuing a master’s degree at the Security Academy.

In the lawsuit he filed, the former officer is asking the court to review the legality of the dismissal decision and reinstate him to his post.

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The deadline for applications for the race for the heads of the six main departments at the General Directorate of State Police has closed. The deadline for submitting applications ended on Friday, July 17, while 9 candidates have registered in the process.

According to sources, six new heads of the most important departments of the State Police are expected to be selected from these candidates.

In the race are Pëllumb Seferi, Artan Barjaktari, Lorenc Panganika, Saimir Muça, Hergis Jica, Idajet Faskaj, Ferdinand Mara, Alban Dauti, and Lufti Minxhozi.

The competition has been held for the leadership of the Criminal Police Department, the International Relations Department, the Support Services Department, the Public Order and Security Department, the Information Technology Department, and the Border and Migration Department.

The process was opened by order of Chief of Police Skënder Hita and aims, for the first time, for the heads of these structures to be selected through a competition.

A few months ago, the procedure was suspended after a lawsuit by the former head of the BKH, Aida Hajnaj, in the Administrative Court.

According to the criteria set out in the law on the State Police, candidates must have a middle management rank, not have serious disciplinary measures during the last three years, not be in a conflict of interest, and meet the legal and health criteria for the position.

In the coming days, the evaluation phases by the special commission of the State Police are expected to take place, after which the new heads of the six departments will be determined.

Their appointment will be made upon the proposal of the General Director of the State Police and with the signature of the Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari.

This is expected to be the first and last selection process by competition for these leadership levels, as the Assembly is expected to review changes to the State Police law that provide for the elimination of the competition for lower leadership levels.

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Alfred Çepe has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Security and Investigation at the Security Academy.

Meanwhile, the following have been appointed to lead police stations:

Feliks Hoda, Chief of the Sarandë Police Station

Agim Troci, Chief of the Gjirokastër Police Station

Pavlin Zhivani, Chief of the Pukë Police Station

Ledian Kerka, Chief of the Kukës Police Station

Vilson Sterkaj, Chief of the Cërrik Police Station

Oltion Gjoni, Chief of the Devoll Police Station

Vendim Imeraj, Chief of the Delvinë Police Station

Medin Hasani, Chief of the Përmet Police Station.

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