R. Kurlianskis, a key figure in a notorious corruption case in Lithuania, was denied early release from prison by the conditional release commission of the prison service and the Kaunas district court, which determined there was no basis for his release before completing his sentence. This decision was upheld by the court of appeals, which also dismissed an appeal from Kurlianskis and his attorney, confirming that he must continue to serve his full term.

Kurlianskis was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison along with other prominent individuals in the political sphere, including former Liberal Movement chairman Eligijus Masiulis and former member of the Seimas Vytautas Gapšys. The pivotal moment in the case came when the Lithuanian Court of Appeals overturned a previous ruling by the Vilnius District Court that had favored the defendants, leading to their convictions and the subsequent imposition of real prison sentences.

The Supreme Court also recently weighed in, further solidifying the sentences handed down to Kurlianskis, Masiulis, and Gapšys. With the legal proceedings reaching their conclusion, the case is set as a significant marker in Lithuania's fight against corruption, reflecting the judiciary's commitment to holding powerful figures accountable. As Kurlianskis remains behind bars, the implications of this ruling resonate with discussions on governance and integrity within the Lithuanian political landscape.