Former Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji has been found guilty on charges for fake accusations and sentenced to a year in prison.

Judge Artan Gjermeni declared Saliani guilty, same as journalist Jetmir Olldashi, who will serve 100 hours of public service. Albert Veliu was sentenced with 3 years and 5 months in jail, Fredi Alizoti two years.  

Their case involves an alleged audio-recording of Agron Xhafaj, the former Minister of Interior Famir Xhafaj’s brother, where it is implied that he was involved in drug trafficking while his brother was in office.