These schemes, which grew to an unprecedented scale relative to the country's economy, led to many Albanians losing their money and property, culminating in widespread protests across Albania that eventually escalated into a nation-wide rebellion.
Kademi told the protesters that "the scheme has failed" and that "my company is bankrupt and you shouldn't ask the government for the money."
The firm went bankrupt on February 5, 1997, prompting violent protests in Vlora, which later turned into rebellion against the government.
People's Democracy-Xhaferri was established in 1995 and began to extend its activities in the villages of Lushnjë, Fier and Berat.
In September 2008, on a notice from Albania, the Uruguayan police arrested Bashkim Driza at his apartment in Montevideo.
It was discovered that during the last 11 years, he had moved freely between Uruguay, Chile, the Dominican Republic and other Latin American countries.