Robert Duka, 50 years old, originally from Vlora, is the person arrested by Tirana Police as a suspect in the robbery of the Raiffeisen Bank branch in the Paris Municipality area. His name has come to light after a police operation aimed at solving two bank robberies in the capital.
According to the information released, Duka allegedly entered the bank premises in disguise on November 2, 2026, at around 10:45 a.m. Under threat of a firearm, he allegedly threatened the security guard and then the teller, taking a significant amount of money.
After the robbery, the suspect fled on an electric scooter towards the "Selman Stërmasi" stadium. Preliminary reports indicate that the amount taken amounted to around 60 thousand euros.
But the police investigation is not limited to this incident. According to the statement of the director of the Tirana Police, Oliger Torba, the 50-year-old is also suspected of another armed robbery, committed on June 2, 2026 at a bank branch in the capital.
His identification was made through special investigation methods, technological systems and analysis of clothing used during the robberies. Police announced that 8,200 euros, clothing suspected of being used in criminal incidents and two mobile phones were seized during the checks.
Duka was located and arrested near Kosovars Street in Tirana, a week after the last robbery. The police operation was codenamed "Bank Hunter".
Meanwhile, no verified data on the 50-year-old's profession, previous criminal history, or personal circumstances have been made public.
Investigations continue to fully document the two robberies and determine the criminal responsibility of the arrested person, who is presumed innocent until a final court decision.
