The controversy revolves around allegations made by former politician Eligijus Masiulis in his memoirs, "Baltas apykakles prasegus," where he claims that during his time consulting at SEB Bank, he received a request from Gitanas Nausėda to assist in finding employment for his nephew who was struggling to find work. According to Masiulis, Nausėda described his nephew living in Palanga and expressed concern over his difficulties in securing a job. Masiulis recalls promising to look into the matter and, according to him, eventually helping the nephew to secure a position at the international airport in Palanga.

In the face of these allegations, Gitanas Nausėda and his communications team have firmly denied Masiulis' claims, asserting that they are fabrications. They emphasized that the President had no involvement in any request to help Masiulis and that his claims are unfounded. This back-and-forth has raised questions about accountability and the integrity of political figures, especially in light of Masiulis' previous convictions related to corruption.

This incident underscores the tensions in Lithuanian politics, particularly around issues of nepotism and corruption, which resonate deeply with the public. Nausėda's staunch denial, alongside Masiulis’ assertions, points to ongoing political rivalries and the sensitivity surrounding employment and influence within the government, particularly in light of historical scandals that have embroiled Lithuanian politics in recent years.