Albania is investigating a resort project linked to Kushner
In Albania, anti-corruption prosecutors have launched an investigation into a large-scale project to build a luxury tourist resort. The project is linked to the investment firm Affinity Partners, led by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. Law enforcement officials are examining possible violations during the project’s planning and implementation.
Politico reports this, citing a statement from Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK).
As noted, SPAK is examining changes in the status of protected areas and land-use decisions adopted in 2024. According to the investigation, these decisions may have paved the way for the investment project.
The project involves construction on the uninhabited island of Sazani in the Adriatic Sea and within the “Vjosa-Narta” nature reserve—an ecologically sensitive coastal area inhabited by flamingos, seals, and sea turtles.
Kushner, who also serves as Trump’s special envoy, had previously publicly presented plans to transform this area into a large resort with approximately 10,000 hotel rooms.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed that the government is in negotiations regarding the project but stated that the final development plan has not yet been submitted and the environmental impact assessment is not complete.
At the same time, he denied that the initiative violates the area’s protected status.
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