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Classified By: Charge d’Affaires Steven Zate 

for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 

¶1.  (SBU)  Albania’s Central Bank Governor, Ardian Fullani, became the first high-ranking GoA official to state what many analysts have assumed for years: Albania’s booming construction industry is driven, in part, by “dirty money.” 

In his annual report to Parliament’s Committee on the Economy, Fullani noted the continuing expansion of the economy (5.5 percent growth in 2005), low inflation (3 percent) and shrinking budget deficits as evidence of 

Albania’s positive economic development.  He expressed concern, however, over perceived overheating in the real estate market, opining that prices were rising at a much faster clip than construction costs.  He said that the demand for developed real estate was based on remittances (nearly 

USD 1.1 billion in 2005) and illegal activities, the flows of which were neither easy to track nor predict.  He added that the share of money laundering financing construction projects had reached such levels that interdiction of such flows could endanger the entire economy. 

¶2.  (SBU) Currently, construction accounts for roughly ten percent of GDP, but is a growing sector and is perceived as an engine for the economy.  Fullani contended that more careful scrutiny of the sector was needed because nearly 80 percent of collateral in private banks was based on real 

estate and construction.  Should the real estate bubble burst, Fullani said, the even faster growing financial sector would be damaged.  (Loan volume increased 74 percent last year).

¶3.  (C) Several major builders we have spoken to are furious at Fullani’s statements, claiming that it is not appropriate for him to comment on their sector.  They also contend that there is no proof of a money laundering link to the construction industry, and that even if there is, it is wrong 

to smear the entire industry if a few builders are facilitating money laundering.  Builders and construction material suppliers we have talked to are anxious due to what they contend is a liquidity crunch — banks are unable to release loan proceeds because the local property registration 

offices are unable to provide information to the banks on land titles in a reasonable or timely manner.  This, they claim, combined with a delay in the construction permitting process — due mainly to political squabbling — have caused a slow-down in the industry. 

¶4.  (C)  COMMENT:  Fullani’s comments are remarkable in that he explicitly linked the health of the Albanian economy at least partially with cash flow from money laundering.  The reaction of the builders, while understandable, is probably only correct in the sense that estimates of money laundering 

flows (as well as remittances) are very difficult to prove, much less attribute to one sector.  In our opinion, remittances probably finance the vast majority of small,usually unregulated, single family homes that have come to dominate the suburban landscape around Tirana, Durres and other urban centers in the last decade.  There are real questions, however, whether the source of funding for the many hotel, restaurant, cafe and service station projects — many of which appear to be based on no fathomable business plan and are often vacant — is hard-earned, smart money. Fullani is expected to address the full Parliament in a few 

days and may have more to say on this issue. 

ZATE

6 Antworten auf “US: Xhemal Gjunkshi General Commander, corrupted - and Adrian Fullani over the construction Mafia in 2006”

1. Balkansurfer sagt:
   4.9.2011 bei 14:03

   siehe auch!u.a. über den hohen Polizisten Agron Kulicaj, und andere korrupte Minister.

   http://balkanblog.org/2011/09/02/eu-finanziert-der-top-polizisten-mafia-club-in-albanien-ua-mit-fatos-nano-ilir-meta-salih-berisha-und-agron-kulicaj/#comment-10244

2. BuckZiesMutter sagt:
   6.9.2011 bei 10:57

   Der US Botschafter Arvizu, kommentiert nicht die wikileaks Veröffentlichungen.

3. luka sagt:
   8.10.2011 bei 00:50

   Anscheinend geht es um viel Immobilien, wo sich das Militär weigert, zu unterschreiben.

   C O N F I D E N T I A L TIRANA 000602

   SIPDIS

   E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/03/2019
   TAGS: PGOV MARR KDEM AL
   SUBJECT: SURPRISE TOP BRASS SHAKEUP: MILITARY CRIES FOUL

   REF: IIR 311241Z AUG 04

   Classified By: Charge d’Affaires Deborah Jones for reasons 1.4 (b) and
   (d)

   ¶1. (U) On September 2, President Topi’s office announced
   several dismissals and appointments in the top ranks of the
   military. Current commander of Naval Command Captain Kristaq
   Gerveni was appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff
   (DCHOD), a position that has been vacant since July, when
   previous DCHOD BG Dushku was appointed Commander of the
   multinational Southeast Europe Brigade (SEEBRIG). Rear
   Admiral Kudret Cela was appointed to replace Gerveni as
   commander of Naval Command. Brigadier General Vladimir
   Qiriazi was dismissed as commander of Logistics Command and
   appointed deputy commander of Joint Forces Command. No
   appointment was made to replace Qiriazi at Logistics Command.

   ¶2. (C) In the press release, President Topi claims to have
   made these appointments at the request of the Minister of
   Defense. Several of Post’s contacts in the Ministry of
   Defense (MoD), including Chief of the General Staff (CHOD) BG
   Maksim Malaj, have told Post they had no previous knowledge
   of the reshuffle. Indeed, BG Malaj expressed his outrage
   that he was not consulted on any of these appointments.
   While the President is Commander and Chief of the Albanian
   Armed Forces (AAF) and has the right to dismiss and appoint
   whomever he wants, it is unusual that he would do so without
   consulting the military at all.
   ¶3. (C) Several aspects of the appointments cause concern.
   First, Captain Gerveni is filling a position usually filled
   by a Brigadier General (Rear Admiral) or higher. While a
   very able officer and supportive of reform, Gerveni was not
   on this year’s list for promotion. (Note. There are
   unconfirmed rumors that he is being rewarded for his
   successful negotiations with the Government of Greece over
   the demarcation of the shared sea border. The agreement is
   believed to have helped convince Greece to ratify Albania’s
   NATO membership. End Note.) Gerveni will be commanding a
   Naval Commander (Rear Admiral Cela) who outranks him.
   Admiral Cela has not had a command position since
   approximately five years ago, when he was dismissed from this
   same position for unknown reasons (speculation revolved
   around disputes over illegal construction or property
   disputes - see reftel).

   ¶4. (C) Most disconcerting, BG Qiriazi’s reassignment is an
   obvious demotion to a position normally filled by a colonel
   in a command that is likely to be dissolved in the near
   future. Several sources in the MoD, including the CHOD, have
   speculated that the demotion is punishment over a property
   dispute. The property, in downtown Tirana, is home to the
   Dinamo Soccer Stadium and is owned by the military. Sources
   claim that someone close to the Prime Minister, President
   and/or Minister is seeking to buy this property, but that
   Qiriazi has refused to sign papers deeding the property to
   private hands.

   COMMENT
   ——-

   ¶5. (C) As commander of Logistics Command, Qiriazi’s support
   for demilitarization will be missed. However, more
   concerning is the lack of transparency in these appointments,
   their possible punitive nature and potential links to
   corruption. Unfortunately, it is still common practice
   throughout the Albanian Government for appointment decisions
   at every level to be made unilaterally from the top without
   consultation, a practice which inhibits the development of a
   professional cadre of civil servants and military officers.
   JONES

   http://wikileaks.org/cable/2009/09/09TIRANA602.html

4. Zogaj Leku sagt:
   24.1.2012 bei 04:29

   Im Militär gibt es viele Jahre, ein hochrangiges Komitee, was Beförderungen beschliesst etc.

   Alles wurden eiliminiert. IN der Dumm Gesellschaft von Clans, wurden nun willkürlich einfach Offiziere entlassen, ohne jede Konferenz und Absprachen und ohne Grund.

   Mehr Hirn hat nun mal ein Arben Imani, oder so ein Berg Indianer wie Colonel Xhemal Gjunksh,, braucht man nun nicht mehr.

   siehe Entlassung sogar von Kudret Cela, der eine Sonderstellung, lt. Präsidenten Dekret aus 2001 hat und 29 Jahre im Militär ist.

   im Irak sind die Ganoven wegen Diebstahl und Korruption rausgeworfen worden und in Afghanistan gab es Tode, wohl auch wegen Diebstahl bei der Einheimischen Bevölkerung.

   http://news.albania.de/2012/02/20/2-albaniche-soldaten-sind-bei-herat-in-afghanistan-bei-einem-feuer-gefecht-umgekommen/

5. Albania -News - Albanien » Blog Archive » The protracted death of democratic Albania - Kabllo- ministrat, portrete “MADE IN USA” për Berishën dhe 15 ministrat sagt:
   26.1.2012 bei 20:57

   im Irak sind die Ganoven wegen Diebstahl und Korruption rausgeworfen worden und in Afghanistan gab es Tode, wohl auch wegen Diebstahl bei der Einheimischen Bevölkerung.

   http://news.albania.de/2012/02/20/2-albaniche-soldaten-sind-bei-herat-in-afghanistan-bei-einem-feuer-gefecht-umgekommen/

6. admin sagt:
   9.4.2012 bei 19:28

   

   Aus dem Militär unehrenhaft entlassen, der Bruder des des Generalstabs Chef Xhemal Gjunshki, wurde als Koch nach Afghanistan entsandt, Ebenso Viele, welche keine Schulbildung hatten, zu dumm für jede Art von Kompetenz, aber aus Nord Albanien, dafür, wie der Generalstabs Chef. Bis 7.000 € kann man im Monat dort verdienen, + die Möglichkeit von Drogen Impoerten.

   Das man sich in den NATO Stäben, mit solchen Gestalten blamiert, ist solchen Albaner Offizieren egal, denn 1996 gab es schon das erste Deutsch-Albanische Militär Manöver, was im selben Chaos praktisch unterging, wenn Idioten Offiziere waren aus Tropoje.

   Biologisch gesehen, sind das extrem dumme Menschen, weil es wie die UN und WHO feststellte, dort in Tropoje, Thehti, Kukes, Burrel und Co. kein Jod im Wasser gibt, noch Salz von der Küste vor Jahren zu kaufen gab. Jod ist entscheidend für die Gehirn Entwicklung im Baby Alter, weswegen die Alle auf dem Niveau von 3-jährigen Kindern sind, Sprachen können, aber ansonsten nie etwas verstehen und sich die Schulzeugnisse kaufen. Erst ab ca. 1998, wurde deshalb über die UNHCR, Salz produziert mit Jod Beigabe. Also vor 1998, ist es dramatisch! Die Albaner sagen: “Menschen ohne Kultur” gemeint ist: dümmer wie Tiere. .

   9 Prill, 2012 Sociale | nga AMA-News
   Imami e Gjunshki përcjellin Komandot 7 mijë eurosh
   Imami dhe Gjunkshi kane anashkaluar akuzat e fundit per shkeljen e Kushtetutes, duke nisur ne Afganistan 22 Komando qe kane paguar nga 5-7 mije euro per person. Madje ka dhe nga ata pa shkolle te mesme dhe me diploma tefalsifikuara, por agjencia nuk po i zbardh emrat per momentin per shkak te sigurise dhe etikes. Burime te besueshme bejne me dije se disa prej tyre nuk plotesojne kriteret profesionale, por vetem ato politike dhe te tarafit, sic ishte rasti i vellait te Gjunkshit qe eshte kuzhinier ne Afganistan, me grupin e ushtarakeve qe u sulmuan nje muaj me pare.

   U zhvillua sot ceremonia e përcjelljes së kontigjentit të 20 paqeruajtës në Afganistan. Kontigjenti i një toge prej 22 vetash shkon në Afganistan në përbërje të kontigjentit turk, që do të veprojë në Kabul.
   Ky kontigjent është pjesë e policisë ushtarake i cili shkon në Afganistan pas një trajnimi paradislokues. I pranishëm në këtë ceremoni, Ministri i Mbrojtjes Arben Imami u shpreh i vendosur në përmirësimin e Forcave të Armatosura.

   Në përcjelljen e kontigjentit 22 paqeruajtes ishin edhe shefi i Shtabit të Përgjithshëm, gjeneral major Xhemal Gjunkshi, si dhe drejtues dhe ushtarakë të tjerë të lartë të Ministrisë së Mbrojtjes dhe Shtabit të Përgjithshëm të FA-së.

   http://www.ama-news.al/2012/04/imami-e-gjunshki-percjellin-komandot-7-mije-eurosh/

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