Inside the Plot to Dismantle Kosovo’s War Crimes Tribunal
How a simple Facebook bribe unravelled into a scandal, unveiling a clandestine effort to sabotage Kosovo’s Special Chambers and destabilise a nation.
The Bribe That Unveiled a Conspiracy: In January, a deceptive outreach from a Facebook user named 'Laky Laky' quickly escalated beyond simple flattery about my investigative work. What began as praise for my reports on geopolitical manoeuvring soon revealed a sinister attempt to manipulate my reporting with fabricated intelligence.
But there was a catch: “Laky Laky” offered me €5,000 to publish the story immediately. It was unmistakable a bribe, masked as “support” for my independent journalism. I refused outright. Sensing resistance, they backtracked, insisting their offer was merely a donation, citing my platforms, Gunpowder Chronicles and Spotlight Magazine, where I had previously called for public contributions1. But by then, the damage was done. Their agenda was clear.
Unraveling the Network: Despite rejecting the money, I pursued the claim with due diligence. I contacted experts familiar with Russian influence operations, each tasked with scrutinising the authenticity of the docum…