The Prosecutor's Office in Estonia has formally requested that the Chancellor of Justice bring forth a proposal to the Parliament (Riigikogu) for the revocation of diplomatic immunity for Tõnis Mölder, a member of the Parliament. This action follows the submission of criminal case materials related to Mölder, who is under suspicion for involvement in two separate offenses: soliciting and accepting bribes, as well as committing fraud as a public official. Prosecutors believe that the evidence gathered so far is sufficient to advance the case to trial.

Tõnis Mölder, who belongs to the Centre Party, is alleged to have made a proposal in November 2022 linked to the 2023 state budget, which involved allocating a €25,000 operational grant to the Kõo Hunting Society. It is reported that prior to this proposal, Mölder had made an agreement with the representative of the society, which is now under scrutiny due to the potential unethical implications of this arrangement. The prosecutor, Eneli Laurits, emphasized that holding a parliamentary seat requires that such proceedings can only continue with the permission of the parliament, thereby necessitating a careful assessment of the situation by state institutions.

This case raises significant concerns regarding corruption within government ranks and the accountability of elected officials. The outcome of the Parliamentary vote on Mölder's immunity could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, influencing public trust in political processes and the integrity of public businesses. With elections fast approaching, the scrutiny surrounding Mölder’s actions could have broader implications for the Centre Party and its standing among the electorate, as well as for legislative integrity in Estonian politics.