# Albania’s Billion-Euro Resort Scandal | US News

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Published: 2026-07-11T14:22:17+00:00
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Albania’s anti-corruption unit is probing billionaire Artur Shehu, accused of laundering drug money to fund a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner—using forged land deeds to hide illicit profits from South American cocaine trafficking. Shehu denies all charges, calling the case a fabrication, while the U.S. Justice Department remains silent on whether Albania has requested help locating him in Miami. The resort, slated for a protected coastal zone, has ignited the “Flamingo Revolution” as locals battle for decades to halt the project, citing environmental damage and disputed land titles. Amid Albania’s EU-driven development boom, the government backs the resort, dismissing protests as politically driven, while SPAK claims Shehu’s empire was built on frozen cash and fake documents. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94c743e2a37ac647

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