Prosecutors Question Zeka as Security Concerns Deepen
The Chronicle has learned prosecutors are questioning Milaim Zeka as his links to disinformation operatives and espionage suspects intensify scrutiny over his growing national security implications.
Gunpowder Chronicles has learned that Milaim Zeka appeared at the premises of the Special Anti Corruption and Organised Crime Structure in Tirana at around 15.00 on Friday. Sources familiar with the visit told us that prosecutors have begun questioning him. The reasons for his appearance have not been confirmed by SPAK and investigators declined to give details. Portions of information shared with our newsroom cannot be disclosed at this time in order to avoid speculation but we are observing developments closely.
Under growing investigation, Milaim Zeka steps into SPAK headquarters.
Zeka’s presence at SPAK arrives after years in which his name has been associated with allegations, competing narratives and political intrigue that have shaped Kosovo’s public life. Taken together, these episodes form a picture of a figure whose actions have increasingly intersected with matters that touch on national security. His role in amplifying unverified claims, circulating contradictory accounts of judicial proceedings and engaging with individuals linked by European authorities to criminal or intelligence connected networks has raised concerns among officials and analysts who track foreign influence campaigns in the Balkans. None of these concerns have resulted in a final legal determination about Mr Zeka. However the volume and persistence of the questions surrounding him have made him a subject of public interest.
According to documents, interviews and testimony reviewed by Gunpowder Chronicles, the most troubling aspects of Zeka’s recent activity revolve around his documented relationship with Halit Sahitaj, a man investigated in Spain1, Monaco and Switzerland for extortion, fraud and manipulation2. European sources have previously described Sahitaj as a figure of interest in cases involving Russian aligned networks. In February 2025 Sahitaj attempted to persuade our newsroom to publish a fabricated intelligence file and later offered money in an attempt to influence coverage3. These efforts were declined. In recordings shared with us Sahitaj stated that he had been acting in coordination with Zeka in matters involving media pressure and narrative shaping. Zeka denied knowing him, then later publicly acknowledged persuading him to support claims against actors involved in the Kosovo Specialist Chambers process4.
Gunpowder Chronicles has documented that this outreach was part of a broader pattern in which individuals sought to deploy kompromat style tactics intended to mislead journalists and distort public understanding of judicial processes. Analysts who study Russian doctrine point to the methodical use of confusion, contradictory messaging and plausible deniability as core elements of maskirovka5, the strategic manipulation of perception. Specialists who have reviewed the interactions between Zeka, Sahitaj and their associates argue that the techniques used align with that doctrine. This does not establish intent or direction but it demonstrates exposure to a style of influence activity that has been observed across several Balkan information operations.
Zeka’s public commentary has often shifted sharply depending on political winds. At times he has presented himself as a whistleblower opposing abuses of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in The Hague. At other moments he has conceded to shaping counter narratives that benefited individuals facing war crimes charges. European sources have confirmed that he has provided testimony to the tribunal and has also engaged in actions designed to undermine it. His movements have overlapped with operative figures and individuals later found to have been involved in manipulation and falsification. Zeka has rejected claims that he masterminded or participated in disinformation campaigns. Even so, officials familiar with these cases have said that his role in circulating contested material has complicated efforts to safeguard judicial integrity.
The national security implications came into sharper focus in October 2025 when Kosovo authorities arrested Fatmir Sheholli on espionage related charges. Public reporting has documented links between Sheholli and Zeka across several years of political commentary and media activity. The nature of their relationship has been the subject of debate. Some sources argue it was opportunistic. Others claim it formed part of a coordinated effort to influence political opinion during periods of heightened tension between Prishtina and Belgrade. Although prosecutors have not said that Milaim Zeka is suspected of espionage, his presence with Sheholli at the moment of the latter’s arrest6 and his subsequent escort to the police station for procedural questioning, has intensified official scrutiny of their public and media-facing collaboration.
Gunpowder Chronicles does not assert wrongdoing by Mr Zeka in relation to espionage or foreign intelligence activity. What the record shows is that his actions have repeatedly placed him in environments where criminal, political and intelligence linked actors operate with overlapping agendas. His willingness to amplify unverified claims, his interactions with individuals later implicated in disinformation schemes and his oscillation between cooperation and confrontation with judicial authorities have created vulnerabilities that external actors could exploit. Analysts warn that these patterns contribute to an ecosystem in which the truth becomes difficult to separate from deliberate distortion, a hallmark of foreign influence campaigns aimed at weakening public trust.
In the Balkans, national security is increasingly shaped by the information space. When public figures adopt narratives that echo those used in adversarial influence operations, even without intent, the effect can be significant. Officials who spoke with Gunpowder Chronicles describe this as a structural risk rather than a personal indictment. In their view, the danger lies in how contested messaging can be co opted by actors who seek to destabilise institutions, erode confidence in judicial processes and fragment the political landscape.
For now questions remain open. SPAK has not clarified the scope of its inquiry and Zeka has not commented on the reasons for his appearance. What is clear is that his role in recent years has placed him at a sensitive crossroads of media, politics and security. As Kosovo continues to navigate internal reform and external pressure, the ability of public figures to shape narratives carries real weight. The responsibility to avoid confusion and to resist manipulation therefore becomes more vital.
Gunpowder Chronicles will continue to follow this story as it develops.
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Maskirovka is a Russian military and political doctrine of deception, think of it as a full-spectrum strategy for obscuring intentions, manipulating perception, and shaping reality to one’s advantage. It blends camouflage, disinformation, psychological operations, diplomatic misdirection, and even the staging of false political narratives. The goal isn’t just to hide the truth, but to create a fog in which opponents can’t tell what’s real, what’s staged, or what’s coming next. It’s been a defining feature of Soviet and modern Russian statecraft, especially in conflicts where ambiguity itself becomes a weapon.
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