Monday, April 20th 2026
The Basic Prosecutor’s Office in Mitrovica has requested the appointment of detention measures for 19 people suspected of organizing illegal gambling and online games of chance, in a structured network that allegedly operated in several municipalities, State Prosecutor Muharrem Prekazi announced in the request for detention provided by the “Oath of Justice”.
According to the request, from an unspecified date until 18.04.2026 at 8:30 p.m., in various premises, the defendants jointly and severally, with the aim of obtaining illegal financial benefits for themselves or other persons, have organized and facilitated the development of illegal gambling activities – online gambling games, which are played via the Internet using computers, phones or tablets, and which are prohibited according to the Law No. 06/L-155.
In the document it is emphasized that “reasonable suspicion must be based on articulate evidence”, and according to the prosecution, with such evidence and direct facts, the existence of reasonable suspicion that the defendants have committed the criminal offenses they are suspected of has been proven, reports Klankosova.tv.
The evidence included in the case includes police surveillance reports, interceptions of communications, audio-video recordings, statements witnesses and findings during the checks on April 18, including electronic betting platforms and large sums of money.
According to the request, there is a “real, concrete and continuous risk” that the defendants, if released, will continue or repeat the illegal activity, as well as obstruct the criminal procedure by influencing material and personal evidence.
Among them, Arbër Berani, Nexhat Maloku, Arsim Islami, Besim Islami, Behxhet Syla, Fahredin Mujka and others are mentioned as organizers or people with key roles, while the rest are suspected of having operational roles such as opening accounts, accepting money and managing the activity. “N’Peron Pub”, “Caffe Time/Game One”, “New York City”, “Te Zogu” and “Market Berisha”.
During the police action, around 156,000-170,000 euros in cash were seized in one location, as well as electronic equipment, vehicles and weapons, while some suspects are still on the run.
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, 19 suspects of illegal gambling – organized network with division of roles and large circulation of money
According to the request of the State Prosecutor’s Office, there is a based suspicion that in the “Offside 02” bar, on “Besim Nuka” street, the defendant Arbër Berani acted as the organizer of the illegal activity of online betting, while the defendants Dardan Sahiti and Flamur Sahiti acted as his employees, performing operational actions of opening, filling and recharging betting accounts for different people. According to the Prosecution, these actions were carried out in collaboration and continuity, with the aim of illegal financial gain, and were documented through the control of electronic devices and the statements of the defendants themselves, who claimed that they acted on the orders of Arbër Berani, reports “Oath of Justice”. 02″, in direct contact with the other defendants, which, according to the prosecution, directly links him to the organization and supervision of illegal activity. Likewise, online betting platforms were found on the phones of the defendants, which were used to carry out the aforementioned actions, including opening and replenishing accounts.
According to the Prosecution, the defendant Flamur Sahiti was also encountered during the search, as well as witnesses and other customers who admitted that they used the betting services in this bar. Data and access to online betting platforms were found on Flamur Sahiti’s phone, while 3,987.60 euros in cash were seized from him, which according to the Prosecution constitute additional evidence of involvement in illegal activity.
According to the Prosecution’s request, in the premises “N’peron Caffe” and “Elita Bar”, the defendants Behxhet Syla and Fahredin Mujka are suspected of having acted as organizers, while Xhevat Syla and Shaban Ahmeti as their employees, performing concrete actions of managing online betting accounts. The Prosecution emphasizes that the seized devices and interceptions result in the active use of platforms and a clear division of roles between them.
According to the Prosecution, in the premises “Te Fisi” and “Te Daja”, the defendant Arsim Islami acted as an organizer, while Fisnik Debërlluka, Nexhmedin Haziri and Besim Islami as his employees, performing operative actions of opening and managing betting accounts. These actions have been proven through wiretapping and control of phones, where active online betting platforms have been found.
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, Nexhat Maloku has a central role in the administration of financial assets from illegal gambling.
According to the request of the Prosecution, the defendant Nexhat Maloku had the central role of organizer and administrator of financial means, since during the control in his residence, around 165,000 euros in cash were found, as well as documents and notes that connect him with other associates. Also, according to the Prosecution, there is evidence that the defendants Raif Sylaj and Bujar Muli have handed over the money to him, positioning him as the center of the financial circulation of the activity.
According to the Prosecution, in “Coffee Time” and “Game One”, the defendants Mensur Selmani and Albert Ferati acted in co-perpetration as organizers of the online betting activity, managing platforms and customers, while the activity was developed continuously and structured.
According to the Prosecution, Blerim Berisha and Andi Maxhuni have carried out operative actions of opening, filling and recharging betting accounts for other persons, proven through interceptions and seizure of electronic devices.
In the case of Driton Ukës and Arbër Miftari, according to the Prosecution, there is complicity in the management of online betting accounts, while witnesses have confirmed the deposit of money and the use of platforms in the bar “New York”.
According to the Prosecution, Atdhe Rexhepi in the bar “Te Zogu” has managed and administered online betting platforms, actions documented through the seized phone and witness statements.
In general assessment, according to the Prosecution, there is a well-founded suspicion that the defendants have acted in complicity, with a clear division of roles, within an organized illegal gambling network that has developed in some localities and municipalities, through online platforms, electronic devices and significant circulation of money. The prosecution estimates that the evidence administered – including wiretapping, video recordings, seizures and witness statements – supports this suspicion and justifies the request for the measure of detention.
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