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Escaped from prison in Albania, 40-year-old man caught in Italy, was traveling in a 100 thousand euro car
2025-12-09 20:36:35 / AKTUALITET
A 40-year-old Albanian man who escaped from a prison in Albania was arrested in Rome after a spectacular chase in the early hours of Friday morning. Known for a series of crimes and with a false identity created using sophisticated methods, he was deeply integrated into the criminal circles of the Italian capital.
The man was arrested several years ago in Italy and sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug trafficking and robbery. He had taken advantage of a bilateral Italy-Albania agreement, requesting to serve his sentence in an Albanian prison on condition that he not return to Italy until 2035.
But once he was sent to Albania, he never showed up at the prison, officially resulting in him being a fugitive.
Then, taking advantage of a provision of Albanian law, he changed his surname to that of his wife. With the new identity, he returned to Italy and moved around unnoticed by the authorities, presenting himself as a person with no criminal record.
At around 04:00 on Friday morning, the Italian police patrol asked him to stop a luxury BMW with German license plates, in the disco-club area of Eur. The fugitive and an accomplice were in the car.
The two Albanians disobeyed the stop order and sped away, sparking a dangerous chase towards Pomezia. As they attempted to escape the police, the car veered off the road at a bend near Tor dei Cenci. The patrol also ended up off the road, but officers managed to neutralize the two fugitives.
Slightly injured, the Albanians were taken to Sant'Eugenio Hospital, where they received a 15-day medical report. The police officers were also treated for minor injuries.
Initially, according to the documents, both were found to be without precedent. But once fingerprints were taken at the Immigration office, the 40-year-old was identified as a wanted person and an escapee from an Albanian prison, with an active sentence of 8 years.
5 thousand euros in cash were found in the vehicle, suspected to be proceeds from selling cocaine near discos in Eur until late at night. Investigations indicate that before his previous arrest in Italy, he frequented drug trafficking circles and was suspected of exploiting prostitution.
The case is raising concerns among Italian authorities, as investigation structures highlight the ability of Albanian criminal groups to change identities, infiltrate quickly, and create strong ties with local mafia groups, especially in drug trafficking.
Investigations are continuing to uncover the 40-year-old's full activities on Italian territory and to identify his criminal contacts.
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