The article reports that Artur Shehu is under investigation by Albanian prosecutors, which say there is “sufficient evidence” tying him to suspected criminal activity including drug trafficking and money laundering. Prosecutors also allege there is evidence suggesting Shehu falsified financial documents related to real estate and construction projects, according to court filings.

The reporting says Shehu sold land earmarked for the planned tourism development to a company connected to the project’s investors, including Kushner. It also notes that investigations described by prosecutors and other reporting have focused on whether the land involved in the deal was acquired fraudulently.

The article further describes an Albanian anti-corruption authority’s earlier actions, including arrest warrants in a broader case, and it references investigative reporting that a court order identified a frozen account tied to the sale of the land. It adds that authorities acknowledged the existence of the court order but said it could not be publicly released because the matter is still in the preliminary stage.

Finally, it says protests in Albania have continued over concerns about the project’s impact and potential corruption, and it describes responses from parties associated with the investors, while noting that Shehu had not responded to requests for comment.