 He had previously been pursued for three days in Elbasan, but he escaped, assisted by his wealthy nephew Vasil Nosi.Vasil then fell into the hands of Koci Xoxe, who tortured him by boiling his feet until he betrayed his uncle's hiding-place.Lef Nosi was brought to trial in February 1946, led by general judge Irakli Bozo and prosecuted by Misto Treska.