Tirana Criminal Police have arrested Robert Duka, also known as Albert Duka, on suspicion of robbing two bank branches in the capital. According to media reports, he was identified through phone wiretaps, analysis of security camera footage, and checks on a rented vehicle.
Duka is suspected of taking around 120,000 euros in the robberies of branches of “OTP Bank” and “Raiffeisen Bank”, which took place on 2 June and 2 November 2026. Most of the money is suspected to have been lost gambling at a casino in Tirana.
According to the same reports, during communication with officers, Duka stated that he had spent the money taken from both banks on games of chance.
The investigation also led police to Vlora, where he is suspected of having handed 3,000 euros each to two acquaintances. The sum of 6,000 euros was seized during checks.
The two persons were questioned and stated that Duka had given them the money to pay off debts he owed them. This is the version they presented to investigators.
Meanwhile, police also seized 2,200 euros from the suspect’s residence. Investigators found that he robbed the bank in 10 minutes and lost it at the casino in 7 minutes! The vice of gambling is taking its toll.