The Lithuanian parliament has been rocked by news of raids conducted by the Special Investigation Service (STT) in the offices of MPs Saulius Skvernelis and Kostas Starkevičius. These raids are part of a broader investigation concerning potential corruption related to a scandal that shook the country last December, involving the State Plant Protection Service. STT has confirmed that these procedural actions are connected to ongoing inquiries into suspicious activities potentially linked to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Sources indicate that the investigations are particularly focused on Agnė Silickienė, a former advisor to Skvernelis, who is purportedly involved in a large-scale pre-trial investigation surrounding corruption allegations within the State Plant Protection Service. The revelations have brought significant attention as they not only challenge the integrity of the parliamentarians involved but also highlight deeper concerns regarding governmental oversight and accountability in Lithuania.

Political scientist Rima Urbonaitė, during her commentary, remarked that regardless of the final outcome of these investigations, the perceptions created by such events leave a lasting impact, often referred to as a 'shadow' cast over the individuals and the political landscape. This situation raises questions about public trust in government institutions and the effectiveness of measures taken to prevent corruption within the country.