Ermal Mamaqi has reacted to the news circulating that he is part of a money laundering scheme together with the former Minister of Health, Ilir Beqaj. Through a post on Instagram, he denied the rumours.
"Hello to everyone! Due to a fake news that has been circulating recently, I want to make a clarification for my fans and well-wishers, I also have a direct request for all those who, intentionally or due to lack of professionalism, have contributed to the multiplication of this untruths", he begins the post.
Further, it follows:
"I am not involved in any money laundering scheme and I have not committed any legal violations, contrary to what is being rumored."
The comedian said that the news was spread by the media, causing psychological, moral and economic damage: "This false information, spread by some media and journalists who have violated the ethics and principles of their profession with both feet, has caused psychological, moral and economic damage".
Ermali called on the media to delete the news related to this issue, or else he will take legal measures: "Therefore, I call on you to refute and delete all the news in my address related to this issue, since in it on the contrary, for each subject involved there will be a legal prosecution where each will face the consequences provided by the law".
As for those who have engaged in insults and spreading hate speech, I want to tell you that this is not the way to feel better, or to console yourself", he continued.
"Whoever has the truth with him is not afraid of anything. And my truth is the work I do, my sacrifices, my art. In the end, I want to close with good news for all those who have supported me these days and who have stood by me. Very soon I launch two new film projects, see you in self-development trainings and many new projects that I will reveal in the coming months. These are the only jobs I know how to do and thanks to them I enjoy everything I have. See you soon, Ermali", he concluded the statement.
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Ermal Mamaqi has been rumored as part of the money laundering scheme, as according to claims, he has laundered the money of Ilir Beqaj, former Minister of Health. According to the news circulating, Ermali laundered the money through fictitious invoices in a business where he was a shareholder.
