Judge irena Gjoka Has been at the center of intense controversy due to her involvement in high-profile cases, including that of the elected Mayor Of Himare, Fredis Beleris. gjoka was arrested In greece for using forged Documents. however, albanian authorities have denied these allegations, stressing that there is no relevant record.
Gjoka Has also handled other high-profile cases in albania. recently, She Resigned from the trial of the case “Toyota Corolla“, in which former officials and lawyers were accused of money laundering. She stated that she was in a conflict of interest, as she could be called as a witness in the trial. In the context of the same case, communications via the SkyEcc application were recorded, where ways of influencing the judicial system to release seized assets were discussed.
In addition, Gjoka had dealt with the asset freezing case of Suel Çela, an alleged leader of a criminal organization. Her involvement in such cases has made her one of the most controversial judges of the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK).
In the Beleris case, her involvement has taken on political dimensions, with questions about her impartiality. Former prosecutor Eugen Beci described her as a high-level professional and stressed that the attacks against her are not objective. At the same time, publications claim that the Greek article presenting her as a former prisoner may have been funded by political circles in Tirana, in order to undermine her credibility.
