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Albania accuses Italian businessman of money laundering

Xinhua, June 9, 2015 Adjust font size:

The Prosecution of Tirana Monday ordered the confiscation of 60 percent of the companies owned by the Italian businessman, Francesco Becchetti, suspected of being involved in a huge money laundering scheme in Albania.

The confiscation order was given after the Court of Tirana decided to arrest four people, two Italian and two Albanian citizens, accused of money laundering, power abuse, and laundering criminal acts.

According to Albanian Daily News, Albanian Police have sent to Italy the request for the arrest of Becchetti and his assistant, declaring them internationally wanted. Enditem