Two months of phone calls monitored during the examination of Kariņš's flight case
The flight case involving Krišjānis Kariņš has led to two months of monitored phone calls of a former top state official as investigations proceed.
KNAB case involving the disclosure of undisclosed information in an IT procurement includes the State Secretary of VARAM Balševics
The KNAB is investigating a case involving the potential disclosure of undisclosed information by two state officials linked to IT procurements, with the State Secretary of VARAM implicated.
Minister: It is important that KNAB's commitment to evaluate the theater performance does not lead to self-censorship
Latvian Culture Minister Agnese Lāce emphasized the need to avoid self-censorship in the arts in light of the KNAB's commitment to evaluate a specific theater performance.
KNAB Suspends the Activity of the 'New Harmony' Party for a Period of Time
The Riga City Court has temporarily suspended the activities of the 'New Harmony' political party for one month due to its failure to return illegally obtained funds and submit required financial reports.
The court suspends the operation of the party 'New Harmony' for one month
A Latvian court has suspended the operations of the political party 'New Harmony' for one month due to failure to comply with financial regulations and lack of required reporting.
KM and theater workers remind about freedom of speech in response to KNAB's desire to evaluate the play 'Order No. 2'
The Latvian Ministry of Culture emphasizes the importance of freedom of speech and artistic expression in response to KNAB's decision to evaluate the content of the upcoming play 'Order No. 2'.
KM is puzzled by the KNAB's decision to evaluate the play 'Order No. 2'
The Latvian Ministry of Culture expresses confusion over the KNAB's decision to evaluate the play 'Order No. 2', citing concerns about censorship and freedom of expression.
KNAB: The National Alliance must repay 210,673 euros or enforcement will be applied
The National Alliance faces enforcement for failing to repay misused state budget funds amounting to 210,673 euros, following an adverse court ruling by the Supreme Court of Latvia.
KNAB will evaluate the content of the Dailes Theatre performance regarding Zatlers' order 'No. 2'
The KNAB will assess the content of a performance related to Zatlers' order once it is shown, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom unless there is clear political agitation.
The KNAB Will Evaluate the Content of the Dailes Theatre's Production 'Order No. 2'
The KNAB will assess the content of the Dailes Theatre's production about former President Valdis Zatlers’ 2011 decree as soon as it begins its performances.
In the past year, KNAB started 45 criminal cases - the largest number in 5 years
In 2022, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) of Latvia initiated 45 criminal cases, the highest in five years, focusing on bribery and abuse of office.
WATCH ⟩ KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has initiated an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements worth 8.8 million euros, funded by the European recovery fund, amid concerns over favoritism towards two Latvia-based companies.
Suppliers 'helped': KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus purchases
The Latvian anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into several municipalities for potentially improper practices in the procurement of electric buses from the supplier 'Electrify'.
KNAB after Shlesers' complaint about the play 'Order No. 2': The office does not assess or censor works of art
The KNAB concluded that there is no hidden pre-election campaigning in the Dailes Theatre's production 'Order No. 2', despite politician Shlesers' complaint.
For Stability! loses nearly 200,000 euros in state budget funding
The political party 'For Stability!' will not receive 195,829 euros from the state budget after its parliamentary fraction ceased operations, according to Latvia's anti-corruption bureau.
The National Alliance must repay unlawfully used state funding - 210,673 euros
The National Alliance party in Latvia is required to repay 210,673 euros after exceeding budget limits on state funding for political communication expenses.
KNAB responds to Šlesers that it does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the upcoming Dailes Theatre performance
The Corruption Prevention and Combatation Bureau (KNAB) has stated that it sees no evidence of hidden pre-election campaigning in a forthcoming Dailes Theatre production concerning former President Valdis Zatlers' 2011 decree, despite requests from politician Ainars Šlesers to halt the show.
KNAB does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the Dailes Theatre production 'Order No. 2'
The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) found no evidence of hidden political campaigning in the Dailes Theatre's production, despite concerns raised by politician Šlesers.
KNAB investigates possible illegal acceptance of construction projects in Daugavpils
The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.
KNAB is investigating possible illegal acceptance of construction objects in Daugavpils
The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau is conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction sites in Daugavpils.
KNAB Punished Saeima Deputy Armaņeva for Conflict of Interest
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) has fined Saeima deputy Maija Armaņeva for a violation of conflict of interest laws involving hiring her common-law partner as an assistant.
KNAB fines Saeima deputy Armaņev for conflict of interest
Latvian deputy Armaņev has been fined €100 for not adhering to conflict of interest regulations.
KNAB will become the contact point for whistleblower systems
Latvian lawmakers have approved amendments to the Whistleblowing Law, designating the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) as the official contact point for whistleblowers in the country.
Transfer of whistleblower contact point functions to KNAB
The Latvian parliament voted to transfer the functions of the whistleblower contact point to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), resulting in enhanced responsibilities for the agency.
Former Tajikistan official has 92,000 euros and real estate confiscated in Riga
Latvian authorities have confiscated 92,000 euros and real estate assets from a former high-ranking Tajikistan official linked to a criminal financial scheme.
KNAB: No violations found in the actions of Ķirša and employees
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reported that no violations were found regarding the actions of Guntars Ķiršs and other employees from VSIA 'Latvijas koncerti' following an evaluation at the request of the Ministry of Culture.
KNAB does not detect any violations by the former head of 'Latvian Concerts' Kiršs and employees
The KNAB concluded that there were no grounds to charge former 'Latvian Concerts' director Kiršs and other staff members with violations after an inspection.
KNAB accuses two people of bribery at the Riga Central Market
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has handed a criminal case to the prosecutor's office, revealing evidence that two employees of AS "Rīgas Centrāltirgus" accepted bribes from individuals to secure trading spots in the renovated Root Pavilion at the Riga Central Market.
Request to Charge Employees of Riga Central Market for Bribery Related to Stalls in the Root Pavilion
The KNAB suggests initiating criminal proceedings against a former official and an employee of the Riga Central Market for accepting a total of 4500 euros in bribes to secure rental agreements with specific food service providers in the newly renovated Root Pavilion.
Corruption in Liepāja and Ogre hospitals: what is known so far?
Investigators suspect that officials at the Ogre district hospital and Liepāja regional hospital may have overpaid more than 300,000 euros due to potentially criminal activities involving contracts with medical supply providers, according to the announcement from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).
KNAB detains five at Liepaja hospital, and two at Ogre district hospital
Five people, including a public official, have been detained in a corruption investigation at Liepaja Regional Hospital, while two others were arrested at Ogre district hospital for possible illegal activities.
KNAB has interrogated more than 60 people in the "Rail Baltica" criminal case
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has interrogated over 60 individuals in connection with the criminal investigation of the "Rail Baltica" railway project implementation.
KNAB conducts searches in Liepaja and Ogre hospitals
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) conducted searches at the 'Ogre District Hospital' and the Liepaja Regional Hospital as part of an investigation in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO).