New verdict for Hashim Thaçi on Tuesday: Prosecutors seek additional six-year sentence

Alongside Thaçi, the defendants include former Kosovo Intelligence Agency chief Bashkim Smakaj, former Mališevo mayor Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu and former justice minister Hajredin Kuçi.

According to the indictment, Thaçi allegedly shared confidential information about prosecution witnesses between April and November 2023 and instructed the other defendants on how to influence their testimony in his war crimes trial.

Prosecutors claim he coordinated three separate groups attempting to interfere with witnesses.

Thaçi faces charges including obstruction of officials, breaches of confidentiality and contempt of court. The prosecution has requested a six-year prison sentence, without credit for time already spent in detention.

The trial began in February 2026, with closing arguments delivered in September.

In a separate war crimes case, Thaçi and three other former KLA leaders received first-instance convictions on September 16. Thaçi and Jakup Krasniqi were sentenced to 25 years each, Kadri Veseli to 18 years and Rexhep Selimi to 13 years.

The convictions concerned crimes including unlawful detention, cruel treatment, torture and murder.