Albania's ex-President Meta detained by police, spokesman says


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  • Monday, 21 Oct 2024

Albanian President Ilir Meta delivers a speech during a news conference in Tirana, Albania June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

TIRANA (Reuters) - Albania's former President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his spokesperson and lawyer said on Monday.

Meta's spokesperson Tedi Blushi told a press conference the arrest was "inappropriate" and that it would "be condemned by all patriotic and honest Albanians".

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