The political party 'Nemuno Aushra' is facing serious scrutiny from the Lithuanian electoral commission, VRK, following allegations of questionable car rental agreements with its own party members. This investigation was prompted by reports from the civil public procurement analysis initiative 'Viešpirkiai', which highlighted a suspicious rental contract signed the day after the party's establishment on January 17, 2024, involving the party's chairman, R. Žemaitaitis. The value of this contract was approximately €31,000, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the transaction.

In March 2024, another similar agreement was made with party member Daiva Petkevičienė, valued at around €18,000. The VRK noted that they had received indications of these contracts as early as September of the previous year from independent auditors analyzing the party's financial documents. The auditors reported discrepancies, stating that the rental agreements were not included in the party's 2024 financial statements, leading to substantial doubts regarding whether these contracts were rightly executed and compliant with the legal activities of 'Nemuno Aushra'.

The implications of this investigation not only threaten the integrity of 'Nemuno Aushra' but also highlight the ongoing challenges in ensuring transparency and accountability within political financing in Lithuania. This situation suggests a broader necessity for scrutiny in political party operations and raises questions about governance and ethical practices in the country's political landscape.