# Albania formalizes corruption charges against former deputy PM Balluku

https://mins.news/en/item/108179

- Reuters, 2026-10-20 16:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/albania-formalises-corruption-charges-against-ex-deputy-pm-balluku-2026-10-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad79391ab53aa0001d9b1b2

> Albanian prosecutors have formalized corruption charges against former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku. Her indictment a year ago triggered rioting in Tirana.

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