Jared Kushner’s overseas luxury resort project faces anti-corruption investigation amid violent protests Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to a protected coastal wetland where Jared Kushner’s luxury resort project is planned. The project has led to protests, with demonstrators alleging assaults by private security guards and demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation. The investigation follows recent protests against the development, which aims to create a large tourism hub.

• Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to the protected status of a coastal wetland linked to a Jared Kushner luxury resort project.
• The Vjosa-Narta protected landscape is home to significant wildlife, including flamingos and monk seals.
• Protests began in May against the project, with fences erected at the proposed site and reports of private security guards assaulting protesters.
• Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed ongoing talks with Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, for a large tourism development.
• Two private security companies had their licenses revoked following an incident where guards allegedly assaulted a protester.