Feb 20 • 08:31 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Former Head of the Klaipeda Branch of the Plant Production Department A. Motuzas Confirmed That He Was Interviewed by the STT

A. Motuzas, the former head of the Klaipeda branch of the Plant Production Department, confirmed that he was interrogated by the Special Investigation Service as a witness in a preliminary investigation related to large-scale corruption.

A. Motuzas, who previously served as the head of the Klaipeda branch of the State Plant Production Service, has confirmed that he was recently interviewed by the Special Investigation Service (STT). This inquiry pertains to a preliminary investigation focused on suspected large-scale corruption within the State Plant Production Service. Motuzas shared details about his tenure in the department and the responsibilities he held during that period.

During his confirmation, Motuzas provided information related to his role from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025, emphasizing that he was asked to share his experiences while managing the Klaipeda regional office of the State Plant Production Service. The investigation comes at a time when allegations of financial misconduct and corruption have surfaced within various governmental departments in Lithuania. Notably, another significant figure, the former chancellor of the Ministry of Agriculture, has also been called in as a witness in the same corruption case.

The implications of this investigation are considerable, suggesting a breadth of potential misconduct within public institutions. The focus on A. Motuzas and the involvement of the STT highlights the government's efforts to address and resolve corruption issues within state agencies, aiming to restore public confidence in agricultural governance and administration. As cases continue to unfold, further developments are expected in the legal proceedings surrounding these allegations of corruption.

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