The Lithuanian State Commission for Elections (VRK) initially launched an investigation into Ignas Vėgėlė’s podcast, which had drawn attention for allegedly containing promotional or election-related content. The probe commenced in December last year following an email complaint indicating that the podcast, titled "Overview: I. Vėgėlė's Podcast," was being periodically aired across local TV channels, specifically "TV7" and "Init TV," as well as via the service provider "Cgates." The complainant expressed concerns that the content could influence public political opinion and potentially employed promotional tactics to enhance the politician's visibility and success.

As the investigation progressed, the VRK found that the episodes of the podcast had been broadcast by "INIT TV" based on the channel's initiative and without any financial compensation involved. Moreover, "TV7" clarified that they re-transmitted part of the content without stating it as political advertising, which raised regulatory issues since the podcast did not feature information regarding its sponsor or funding, nor did it comply with political advertisement labeling requirements. Consequently, the lack of profit from the broadcasts and insufficient labeling resulted in the cessation of the investigation.

The decision by the VRK to terminate the investigation illustrates the complexities of media regulation in Lithuania, particularly regarding the intersection of political content and advertisement laws. It also emphasizes the ongoing scrutiny of how political figures leverage media platforms to promote their agendas while navigating the legal frameworks designed to regulate such activities. This situation reflects broader questions about transparency and accountability in broadcasting, particularly about political communications and advertising in the digital age.