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Miami developer under fire in Kushner’s Albania resort debacle
By The Real Deal
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A Miami Beach developer is facing international scrutiny as organized crime officials investigate disputed land deals tied to the assemblage for Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s planned $1.4 billion luxury resort in Albania. Artur Shehu, who is Albanian, owns multimillion-dollar waterfront homes on
Key takeaway Investigators believe Shehu directed one of Albania’s largest private land assemblages while living in South Florida, the Miami New Times reported.
Why this matters in The Miami
The controversy surrounding the Miami Beach developer's involvement in the Albanian resort project raises questions about the reach of Miami's real estate industry and its potential connections to international organized crime. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami has a history of attracting international investors and developers, but this case highlights the need for increased scrutiny of these dealings. The fact that Artur Shehu, an Albanian national, owns multimillion-dollar properties in Miami Beach and North Bay Village while allegedly directing land assemblages in Albania, suggests a complex web of international business interests. This case may have implications for Miami's reputation as a safe and transparent place to do business, and local authorities should be vigilant in monitoring the activities of developers with international ties to ensure that Miami's real estate market is not being used to launder money or facilitate organized crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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