In Lithuania, the Kaunas regional prosecutor Darius Valkavičius announced that the indictment against Member of Parliament E. Sabutis, related to a case involving alleged 'checks,' is being prepared for submission to the court. Sabutis has already reviewed the materials of the criminal case, signaling a pivotal moment in the investigation as the legal proceedings are set to commence.

Despite the serious nature of the allegations, E. Sabutis maintains his innocence, as expressed through his lawyer Haroldas Juška, who emphasized that their position remains unchanged and that Sabutis does not acknowledge any wrongdoing. Furthermore, Juška highlighted that while the law provides for the possibility of resolving certain cases through alternative measures, such options are reserved for those who admit guilt, indicating that Sabutis is unlikely to pursue such pathways.

The case stems from investigations conducted by the Special Investigation Service (STT) last October, which scrutinized financial irregularities involving the parliament member. The implications of this case are significant, as it underscores the ongoing challenges of political accountability in Lithuania, and the potentially varying outcomes of judicial decisions in cases of this nature, where public officials are involved.