Prosecutors drop "voucher" cases against two Šiauliai politicians, Pagėgiai council member discharged from criminal liability

Klaipėda District Court confirmed a prosecutor's decision to discharge a politician suspected of corruption from criminal liability. Cases against Šiauliai council members were also dropped.

Prosecutors drop "voucher" cases against two Šiauliai politicians, Pagėgiai council member discharged from criminal liability

Prosecutors drop "voucher" cases against two Šiauliai politicians, Pagėgiai council member discharged from criminal liability

Klaipėda District Court confirmed the decision of Klaipėda Regional Prosecutor's Office to discharge R. Špečkauskas from criminal liability under a pledge. The politician had been charged with fraud, misappropriation of property, abuse of authority, document falsification and negligent maintenance of financial accounts.

The prosecutor and court assessed that the politician fully admitted guilt, expressed sincere remorse for the crimes committed and compensated for the damage caused.

Prosecutors also dropped pre-trial investigations in "voucher" cases concerning the actions of Antanas Sireika and Jonas Bartkus, members of Šiauliai City Municipality Council.

Source: 15min.lt

Source: 15min

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