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Austrian media: Sex videos and allegations of tenders, Belinda Balluku at the center of a major scandal
2026-02-24 17:47:05 / POLITIKË
By Richard Schmitt
In Albania, rumors, investigations, and political tensions are coming together in an issue that is shaking the very foundation of power.
At the center of developments is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, currently still in office.
While legal proceedings are gaining momentum, the circulation of a video suspected of having sexual content is adding another dimension to the situation, with potential consequences that go beyond the figure of the minister herself.
Video origin unclear, compromising material in the file
According to whistleblowers, a compromising video attributed to Belinda Balluku is circulating on social media. Neither the authenticity of the material nor the identities of the individuals involved have been officially confirmed. However, the content and related speculation are spreading rapidly.
Inside sources suggest that the video may have been released by the politician's ex-husband, but so far there is no evidence to support this claim.
In parallel, anonymous sources speak of a circle of people close to Balluk, who are suspected of having rented an apartment in the center of Tirana, as well as villas outside the capital, where private meetings are alleged to have taken place in exclusive settings. According to unconfirmed reports, among the participants are suspected of having been businessmen and politicians.
It remains unclear whether these claims are based on concrete evidence or are part of a politically motivated campaign. Political leaks are not unknown in Albania, especially during periods of intra-party tension.
In this context, according to investigative sources, it is suspected that video footage has been seized from the mobile phone of Vis Berber, a former official linked to public procurement procedures. One of the videos is described as compromising and with sexual content in a group. According to sources, the material is said to have been sent to Prime Minister Edi Rama.
The video, according to reports, has caused concern at the highest political levels, especially due to the fact that it was stored on Berber's personal device.
Also mentioned are large sums of money that he is suspected of having benefited from, which according to sources were used for luxurious stays and activities in private villas on the outskirts of Tirana and in coastal areas. It is not excluded that the film footage was used as a tool of pressure in political or institutional relations.
In parallel with the allegations about the video, Balluku is facing increasing pressure from the judiciary. The Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has filed charges against the minister, while the details have only been partially made public.
At the center of the investigation is a USB drive containing around 6,500 messages and other digital documents. According to SPAK, these materials are suspected of documenting criminal activities, not only by Balluku, but also by other subordinates and officials.
According to investigators, the content of the documents is consistent with other documentary evidence and suggests manipulation in at least eleven public tenders. Among the projects mentioned are the Thumanë–Kashar road worth 245 million euros, the Porto Romano–Durrës road worth 12 million euros, as well as contracts for the maintenance of road axes in the north of the country.
SPAK suspects that, in exchange for awarding contracts, apartments registered in third names were distributed to hide illegal profits. The materials also mention luxury vehicles. The investigation has been expanded to other possible cases of abuse of office and illegal enrichment.
It is also said that through special investigative measures, attempts to exert pressure on a subordinate have been documented, even after he had received the status of a defendant and had not been suspended from duty.
The matter is further complicated by the alleged collaboration of a member of a procurement commission within the structures headed by Berberi. This person is said to have given statements to SPAK about suspected fictitious or predetermined procedures at the Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH). According to sources, while the alleged financial benefits would have gone to Balluk and Berberi, other members of the commission are alleged to have acted as enforcers.
The USB stick with the evidence has been deposited in the vault of the Albanian Parliament and is considered essential for the decision of the deputies on the possible lifting of the minister's parliamentary immunity. Other security measures are also under discussion, including a possible ban on leaving the country. SPAK argues that new evidence has been presented that was not taken into account in previous court decisions.
Government under pressure, unclear political consequences
For Prime Minister Edi Rama, this issue comes at a sensitive time, as other allegations of corruption within the government have already created political tensions. The latest developments further increase the pressure on the majority.
There has been no shortage of ironic reactions on social media, highlighting that even the new anti-corruption structures have failed to avoid scandals. Official statements on the issue have been few and cautious.
Whether the allegations are proven or whether we are dealing with a politically motivated clash will be clarified by the legal process. What is certain is that the case is once again testing the public's trust in state institutions.
The coming weeks are expected to be decisive, both for the political future of Belinda Balluku, and for the stability of the Albanian government as a whole./ E xxtra24.at
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