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A survey conducted by CNA highlighted the largely negative perception of citizens regarding the issue of the arrested mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj.
The survey was conducted from January 31 to February 15 and yielded data on the question: "Should Erion Veliaj be released from prison?"
64% of voters voted against, 28% in favor and 8% chose the "Don't know" alternative.

As is easily apparent from the data, the majority of voters support the continuation of the security measures imposed on the mayor.
We recall that Erion Veliaj has been in prison for more than a year, after being arrested on February 10 of last year.
But why are citizens against the release of Erion Veliaj?
In fact, the stance against changing Erion Veliaj's security measure, which could lead to his release, is based on several factors:
1. Veliaj, with 13 charges for 5 serious criminal offenses
1. “Passive corruption of high-ranking state officials or local elected officials”, committed in collaboration, in relation to the irregular benefit received from “Agi Kons” sh.pk, provided for by Article 260 and 25 of the Criminal Code;
2. “Passive corruption of high-ranking state officials or local elected officials”, committed in collaboration, in relation to the irregular benefit received from “Fusha” sh.pk, provided for by Article 260 and 25 of the Criminal Code;
3. “Passive corruption of high-ranking state officials or local elected officials”, committed in collaboration, in relation to the irregular benefit received from “Palushi” sh.pk, provided for by Article 260 and 25 of the Criminal Code;
4. “Korrupsioni pasiv i funksionarëve të lartë shtetërorë ose i të zgjedhurve vendorë”, kryer në bashkëpunim, në lidhje me përfitimin e parregullt të marrë nga “Gerard-A” sh.p.k., parashikuar nga neni 260 e 25 i Kodit Penal;
5. “Korrupsioni pasiv i funksionarëve të lartë shtetërorë ose i të zgjedhurve vendorë”, kryer në bashkëpunim, në lidhje me përfitimin e parregullt të marrë nga “Kontakt” sh.p.k., parashikuar nga neni 260 e 25 i Kodit Penal;
6. “Korrupsioni pasiv i funksionarëve të lartë shtetërorë ose i të zgjedhurve vendorë”, kryer në bashkëpunim, në lidhje me përfitimin e parregullt të marrë nga “Eventus” OJF, parashikuar nga neni 260 e 25 i Kodit Penal;
7. “Korrupsioni pasiv i funksionarëve të lartë shtetërorë ose i të zgjedhurve vendorë”, kryer në bashkëpunim, në lidhje me përfitimin e parregullt të marrë nga “Muza” OJF, parashikuar nga neni 260 e 25 i Kodit Penal;
8. “Korrupsioni pasiv i funksionarëve të lartë shtetërorë ose i të zgjedhurve vendorë”, kryer në bashkëpunim, në lidhje me përfitimin e parregullt të marrë nga “BYL-A” OJF, parashikuar nga neni 260 e 25 i Kodit Penal;
9. “Korrupsioni pasiv i funksionarëve të lartë shtetërorë ose i të zgjedhurve vendorë”, kryer në bashkëpunim, në lidhje me përfitimin e parregullt të marrë nga “Frobolous” OJF, parashikuar nga neni 260 e 25 i Kodit Penal;
10. “Pastrimi i produkteve të veprës penale ose veprimtarisë kriminale”, kryer në bashkëpunim më shumë se një herë, parashikuar nga neni 287/2 i Kodit Penal;
11. “Futja ose mbajtja e sendeve të ndaluara në institucionin e ekzekutimit të vendimeve me burgim”, më shumë se një herë, parashikuar nga neni 324/a/2 i Kodit Penal;
12. “Refuzimi për deklarimin, mosdeklarimi, fshehja ose deklarimi i rremë i pasurive, interesave private të personave të zgjedhur dhe nëpunësve publikë ose i çdo personi tjetër që ka detyrimin ligjor për deklarim”, parashikuar nga neni 257/a/2 i Kodit Penal;
13. “Shpërdorimi i detyrës”, parashikuar nga neni 248 i Kodit Penal.
2. Korrupsioni brenda dhe jashtë familjes
Në hetimet e kryera nga SPAK, doli në skenë edhe përfshirja e bashkëshortes së Erion Veliajt, Ajola Xoxa, e cila kishte shpenzuar shifra marramendëse për mallra luksi, rroba dhe bizhuteri. Hetimet çuan edhe në vila, apartamente e shuma të mëdha të përfituara nga Xoxa për shkak të detyrës së të shoqit të saj si kryebashkiak.
The couple's businessmen or associates were also charged: Elman Abule, Gentian Sula, Fatmir Bektashi, Meriman Palushi, Shkëlqim Fusha, Sokol Kryeziu, Mirton Lika, Linda Kazani, Erald Simixhiu, Ina Goxhaj, Frosina Bollo, Valmir Xoxa, Adela Kondakçiu, Flutur Xhani and Fatjon Baci.
3. Attacks on justice, SPAK and prosecutors and public fraud schemes
The arrested mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, in the first days after his arrest, launched media attacks against SPAK prosecutors, GJKKO judges and the judiciary, in a shameful manner, together with his media.
The attacks have come through intimidation by Veliaj in foreign media, but also through lobbying in the US.
For a year, there have been a series of writings, commissioned articles, positions and opinions, which are sponsored, supported, sometimes with payment, sometimes not, with a single goal. Erion Veliaj seeks conflict with prosecutors, to remain silent or withdraw, in the hope that in the end his security measures will be eased./ CNA
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