In a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, Artūras Urbelis and Kastytis Šikšnys were sworn in as Deputy Prosecutors General of Lithuania. This appointment is significant as Urbelis previously led the Organized Crime and Corruption Investigation Department, while Šikšnys was in charge of the Internal Investigations Division. They will now assist the newly reelected Prosecutor General N. Grunskienė in her second five-year term.

The recent changes in leadership signal a potential shift in the strategic direction of the Prosecutor General's office, particularly in the handling of organized crime and corruption cases. Urbelis's prior experience in the Organized Crime department suggests a continuity of focus on these crucial issues within Lithuanian society. Moreover, the appointment of interim leaders for these positions indicates that there will be competitions for further permanent appointments in the future.

Overall, the swearing-in of Urbelis and Šikšnys reflects ongoing developments in Lithuania's legal and political landscape. It not only underscores the importance of the Prosecutor General's role in combating crime but also sets the stage for new leadership dynamics that could influence future policy decisions and enforcement strategies in addressing organized crime and corruption in the country.