Special Court of Appeals changes first-instance ruling for former Operational Unit chief Oltion Bistri

The Special Court of Appeals (GJKKO) has overturned the first-instance ruling against former Operational Unit chief Oltion Bistri. Bistri was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 5 years in prison.

For the offense of “laundering the proceeds of crime,” Bistri was sentenced to 7 years in prison.

Following the abbreviated trial, the sentence was reduced to 7 years and 4 months in prison. At the GJKKO, Bistri had received a 2-year prison sentence.

For the other defendants, the Appeals Court upheld the GJKKO’s prison sentences:

Edmond Preka – 7 years in prison

Astmer Bilali – 5 years and 8 months

Behar Brajoviq – 8 years and 8 months

Xhevahir Lita – 3 years and 4 months.