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The LVK report states that V. Sutkus argued his resignation due to the fact that, due to the situation, he is no longer able to properly occupy the position of LVK president.
“Due to public information released by law enforcement officials on the charges against me, a shadow has been cast not only for me personally, but also for the entire Lithuanian Business Confederation. (…) It is obvious that due to the consequences of the ongoing pre-trial investigation, not only am I unable to adequately represent the organization as its boss, but I am also faced with the need to devote all my energy to protection personal legal right now, “says V. Sutkus in his resignation statement.
He reiterates that he does not agree with the accusations and will defend his rights by all legal means.
A. Romanovskis, who was elected new president of LVK, emphasizes the openness and transparency of the activities of the LVK organization.
“The duty of our organization has always been to represent Lithuanian companies and we continue to believe that this is in the public interest. We have done it and we will do it in a public and transparent way ”, says A. Romanovskis.
According to the new head of the LVK, the duty of the state is to establish the rules of public policy and draw a clear line between legal and illegal influence on the government, which so far has not been the case.
According to the report, two new vice presidents of the organization were also elected at the LVK presidium meeting. They became Marius Dubnikovas, financial analyst, chairman of the LVK Tax Commission, and Dovilė Burgienė, managing partner of the law firm WALLESS.
The LVK Presidium also decided to carry out a comprehensive financial and operational audit of the organization, as well as an independent anti-corruption assessment, to dispel even the slightest doubt about the transparency of activities.
Sutkus and Zalatorius still remain in the LVK presidium
According to A. Romanovskis, to the portal Delphi, was elected president of the LVK for four years and, regardless of whether V. Sutkus’ suspicions will be removed, he will remain with him until the end of his term.
“We think and evaluate the situation, it affects our activities. We will conduct a financial and anti-corruption audit and this can provide some suggestions on how we can improve the performance of our confederation and all those declarations of interest internally. We will bring all the members together and talk about the decisions that need to be made, ”he said.
According to the new LVK President V. Sutkus is also a member of the LVK Presidium, it is true, as is Mantas Zalatorius.
“It is difficult for me to say whether V. Sutkus will not be able to be a member of the presidium, but it is related. It doesn’t make much difference, because if you are the President or a member of the Bureau, it is obvious that you have certain restrictions that prevent you from doing so. Delphi he said.
Andrius Romanovskis
When asked if there are any members retiring from the presidium or from the confederation itself, Romanovki said that so far he had not heard or received any letter or speech about it.
“He does not leave the presidium, we have V. Sutkus and M. Zalatoris without him, but I suppose he also has certain restrictions, because he, like V. Sutkus, did not participate in the meetings of the presidium, but nobody leaves the presidium.”
We are not aware of the confederation. Yes, the members are watching and we really appreciate it, but so far we have not received any resignation requests, “he said.
Sutkus was arrested last Tuesday after police reported a pre-trial investigation into alleged large-scale bribery, bribery, influence peddling, property waste, and forgery of documents. The court rejected prosecutors’ request to arrest him.
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the available data suggests that V. Sutkus, while performing his duties at the LVK and representing the interests of its members and other business entities, using his duties, public position, acquaintances, contacts or other influence, may have received a illegal monetary compensation for your work. impact of the adoption of various laws relevant to business.
The president of the Lithuanian Bank Association, Mantas Zalatorius, was also arrested in the case. He also denies his fault.
A total of six people were arrested in the case, in addition to V. Sutkus and M. Zalatorius, as well as the head of the road construction company Kauno tiltai Aldas Rusevičius and the head of Šiaulių plentas Juozas Aleksa. Other companies and names have yet to be revealed.
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