Recently, Banka Kombëtare Tregtare (BKT) issued a statement addressing a misleading article published by a news portal. The article, which was shared on other platforms and social media, mentioned individuals under investigation and linked them to unverified claims about BKT.
The bank asserted that the article is “entirely false and deliberately misleading” and appears to be part of an effort to harm BKT’s reputation. BKT emphasized its standing as one of Albania’s reputable financial institutions, operating under regulatory supervision with positive evaluations.
BKT clarified that there is no ongoing investigation or legal proceeding against it, nor has it been contacted by authorities regarding the allegations. The bank noted its history of taking legal action to protect itself from reputational damage caused by such articles.
The statement affirmed BKT’s confidence in its integrity and compliance with laws and regulations. While personal data protection laws limit detailed responses to each claim in the publications, BKT expressed willingness to cooperate with any investigations if requested.
Banka Kombëtare Tregtare expressed faith in the justice system to protect institutions from malicious attacks aimed at damaging reputations and undermining public trust in banking through misinformation. The bank remains committed to high standards of integrity, transparency, and customer service.
BKT concluded by thanking its customers, partners, and the public for their continued trust and support.
