Prizren, March 21, 2025 – The Basic Prosecution Office in Prizren informs the public that it has arrested in flagrante delicto the suspect identified by the initials Z.V., on reasonable suspicion of committing the criminal offenses of “Usury” under Article 331(1) and “Coercion” under Article 328(1) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo (CCRK).
The suspect, Z.V., from March 1, 2025, to March 19, 2025, and on an ongoing basis, engaged in unlawful financial activity in Prizren with the intent to gain illicit wealth. He allegedly granted a loan under disproportionately unfavorable terms, exploiting the severe financial distress of the victim, E.H.
On March 1, 2025, the victim borrowed a certain amount of money from the suspect, with an agreed repayment period of three to four days. Due to financial difficulties, the victim was unable to repay the debt on time and requested an additional two days. After a week, the victim returned the borrowed amount along with a substantial interest payment imposed by the suspect.
In the following days, the suspect persistently pressured the victim through social media, threatening him to force additional payments under the pretext of interest. On March 20, 2025, the suspect met with the victim, accepted another payment in the name of interest, and was immediately arrested in flagrante delicto by the police.
Through these actions, the suspect committed the criminal offenses of “Usury” and “Coercion” under the CCRK.
The prosecution has submitted a request for the detention on remand of the arrested suspect.