A. Avulis, implicated in a bribery scandal related to construction permits, has responded to allegations of corruption, emphasizing that the situation has been exaggerated. He claims that payments made to a mediator for 'Hanner' were merely administrative fees and that neither he nor the employees of 'Hanner' faced any legal repercussions, suggesting the focus should remain on the convicted intermediary, P. Ruškulis, who was found guilty of 44 counts of corruption.

Details of the case reveal a broader issue within the construction and urban planning sectors, where a number of public officials allegedly accepted bribes to expedite processes for construction projects. The case, which includes the mediation of P. Ruškulis, highlights systemic corruption in bureaucratic procedures, particularly as it became apparent that the 'Karoliniškių namai' project faced multiple rejections due to misunderstandings among regulatory agencies. This complicates the narrative of individual culpability and raises questions about institutional failings in oversight.

Avulis's comments reflect a plea for clarity in a situation he believes has been blown out of proportion. He insists that the interactions were mischaracterized as corruption, framing them instead as normal facilitative actions in a difficult and convoluted regulatory environment. The implications of this case could lead to greater scrutiny of the construction and planning sectors and calls for reform to enhance transparency and accountability within governmental practices.