Lithuanian politician K. Starkevičius made a short appearance at the Special Investigation Service (STT) for an inquiry regarding a significant corruption case that has implicated members of the parliament. The STT carried out searches at the premises of several politicians, including K. Starkevičius and former Prime Minister S. Skvernelis, as part of their investigation into allegations of corruption connected to political favoritism. K. Starkevičius spent approximately half an hour at the STT but declined to comment to the press afterward.

The incident follows confirmed reports from General Prosecutor Artūras Urbelis that the STT conducted searches not only in parliament offices but also at the private residences of the aforementioned politicians, attempting to gather evidence related to the corruption case. This inquiry underlines the ongoing efforts by Lithuanian authorities to address and investigate corruption within the political sphere, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

As both Starkevičius and Skvernelis are set to be interviewed as special witnesses in this case, the political landscape in Lithuania may be affected by these investigations. Starkevičius has publicly stated that he is calm and maintains his innocence, emphasizing that he has done nothing illegal as the investigation unfolds, suggesting potential implications for the public perception of political integrity in Lithuania.