Twelve officers from the State Police of Latvia have been detained this year on various criminal charges, including one for money laundering.
The Internal Security Bureau (IDB) of Latvia has detained a State Police officer within the main order police department in mid-February, suspecting involvement in a group of individuals engaged in money laundering in agreement with others. This marks a significant action by the IDB as they seek to maintain integrity within law enforcement. The detained officer has been given a non-custodial security measure, indicating the serious nature of the allegations while allowing for a legal defense.