Feb 9 • 11:34 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

After STT searches - reaction and explanation from former advisor S. Skvernelis, S. Malinauskas

S. Malinauskas addressed the searches conducted by the STT, linking them to serious allegations of crime among officials.

Following the searches conducted by the Special Investigation Service (STT), S. Malinauskas, a former advisor to the ex-Prime Minister S. Skvernelis, took to Facebook to respond to critical questions surrounding the event. He highlighted the severe implications of the situation, raising concerns about the potential involvement of state officials and politicians in criminal activities, particularly regarding the discovery of explosives, cocaine, and gold bars. Malinauskas argued that the depth of this political corruption could be substantial, as indicated by the nature of the STT's investigation.

Malinauskas also addressed questions regarding the legitimacy of the searches, asserting that they could not occur without substantial grounds as they require court approval, which involves serious consideration by a judge. He noted that the General Prosecutor's office must petition the court for such actions, understanding the potential damage to the reputations of involved politicians. The judge's assessment, according to Malinauskas, is crucial in determining the validity of the ongoing investigation and the consequent actions of the STT.

In his conclusive points, he mentioned that the reasoning behind the judge's decisions will eventually be made public, either when the case is transferred to court or if the pre-trial investigation is dismissed. Malinauskas emphasized that it is simply a matter of time before more information comes to light regarding the extent of the issues being investigated, assuring that the relevance of this matter is significant to the political landscape in Lithuania.

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