A court in Daugavpils, Latvia has sentenced Igors Hait to 18 years in prison, followed by three years of probation, for the murder of entrepreneur and politician Andris Ļubka. The court further ordered Hait to pay 3,100 euros in compensation to the state as a result of the legal costs incurred for the victims. Alongside the prison term, the court also granted the victims' compensation claim of 100,000 euros for moral damages and an additional 4,953 euros for material losses incurred from providing legal assistance.

The ruling, which is not yet final and can be appealed to the Latgale Regional Court, outlines the serious nature of the crime, attributing aggravated circumstances to the murder. Hait, born in 1975, has been charged with murder under aggravating circumstances and illegal possession of a firearm. In Latvia, the most severe penalty for murder with aggravating circumstances can lead to life imprisonment, indicating the severity of this case amid national discussions on crime and punishment.

Additionally, Konstantīns Belokurovs, born in 1991, who allegedly assisted Hait in fleeing the murder scene, has also been charged with involvement in the murder under aggravating circumstances. This case has drawn considerable attention in Latvia, reflecting the ongoing challenges authorities face regarding violent crime and the efficacy of legal repercussions in ensuring public safety.