Law enforcement on Thursday charged former Lithuanian prime minister Gintautas Paluckas with illicit enrichment.
The charges in the pre-trial investigation into abuse of office and illicit enrichment were brought against the politician following his visit to the anti-corruption watchdog, the Special Investigation Service (STT).
“Charges have been filed [...] for illicit enrichment,” Paluckas told reporters. The news were later confirmed by the Prosecutor General's Office.
According to case files, Paluckas and his wife may have acquired assets worth nearly 344,578 euros – including real estate, vehicles and securities – using unexplained income between 2010 and 2024.
The politician denies the allegations, saying he can justify the sources of the funds used to purchase the assets.
Paluckas resigned as prime minister last year after law enforcement launched pre-trial investigations into his past activities and business dealings.
The politician said he did testify to STT, but instead "discussed and talked about the situation in the law enforcement system" with officials.
"I have already given testimony three times as a special witness. [...] Today I did not provide any additional testimony because I see no need for it. The testimony already given must apparently still be evaluated by law enforcement," Paluckas told reporters, emphasising his trust in the legal system.
Paluckas said he would not resign his seat in the Seimas despite the charges.
"If I change my mind, I will certainly inform the public," he said.
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