The decision was taken under the Constitution and the law governing the State Intelligence Service, the president’s office said.

Hyseni has been placed under house arrest and suspended from her duties by the Special Court for Corruption and Organised Crime (GJKKO).

The measure, requested by the Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organised Crime (SPAK), was issued as part of an investigation involving businessman Ergys Agasi in a case known as “AKSHI”.

Prosecutors suspect Hyseni of two criminal offences, aiding an alleged perpetrator and disclosing state secrets.

Rama, who is in the United States on an official visit, announced Hyseni’s immediate removal from office shortly after the court issued the measure.

“The innocence or guilt of a person placed under indictment is an individual matter before the prosecution and the court,” Rama said, adding that the government would not intervene in the merits of any judicial case or act as an advocate for anyone facing justice.

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