Prime Minister Edi Rama was faced with direct questions about corruption among his officials during an interview with American journalist Andrew Callaghan of the Channel 5 platform.
The journalist recalled the case of the former director of SHISH, Vlora Hyseni, who was placed under house arrest as part of the investigation into her alleged links to Ergys Agasin. According to the prosecution's allegations, Hyseni had frequent communications with Agasin, who was wanted.
Rama did not directly answer the question, but reacted by saying: "I don't know why you're mixing things up. What does this have to do with investing in the coast now?"
The journalist interrupted him to clarify that he was not calling anyone corrupt, but was referring to people facing corruption charges and investigations. He asked Rama whether responsibility for such cases should be seen only as individual responsibility.
Part of the dialogue:
Rama: "I think it's not up to you to say who is corrupt and who is not."
Journalist: "I'm not saying who is corrupt. I'm talking about people arrested on suspicion of corruption. For example, the head of the intelligence services, less than two weeks ago, was placed under security measures due to a relationship with a person connected to organized crime."
Rama: "I don't know why you're mixing things up. What does this have to do with investing in the coast?"
Journalist: "I'm responding to what you said about the fact that I'm not calling people corrupt. I'm talking about people facing corruption charges. Do you think this is simply a matter of individual responsibility?"
