Albanian mayor Jorgo Goro arrested on corruption charges for creating fake documents for a tourist resort.

Albanian prosecutors have arrested Himare's mayor, Jorgo Goro, on corruption charges. He allegedly created fake documents to secure government land for a former MP to build a private tourist resort. If convicted, Goro and four other officials could face up to seven years in prison. The arrest comes amidst a surge in Albanian tourism, with nearly 10 million visitors in 2020, contributing 20% to the country's GDP.

March 24, 2024
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