The Special Investigation Service of Lithuania (STT) is currently conducting searches in the Seimas and the State Plant Protection Service as part of a major corruption investigation. The investigation has been kept largely confidential, with limited public information available. L. Kasčiūnas, a prominent political figure, has publicly stated he believes that K. Starkevičius will cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

Kasčiūnas mentioned on his social media that if the Prosecutor General requests the Seimas to lift Starkevičius’ immunity, he expects the politician to voluntarily renounce his immunity. This statement reflects a growing accountability demand within the Lithuanian political sphere, indicating a potential shift in how corruption cases are treated among elected officials. The ongoing investigation highlights the critical efforts by law enforcement to address corruption, particularly in state institutions related to agriculture.

Reports indicate that aside from Seimas offices, searches have also been conducted in the office of former Prime Minister S. Skvernelis, which could potentially implicate a wider network of political figures in the corruption investigation. With the situation developing, there are implications for public trust in political institutions in Lithuania and the broader implications on governance and policy in the region.