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“If the search is not filmed, the guests must be present. There were also people who objectively observed the surroundings, observed what was happening and we have their explanations. However, I would not be in a hurry to say the evaluation now, because I will have to take a decision when the internal investigation is completed, “he told Delfi TV. Bartkus.
He claims to have also seen a video made by his lawyer, as Puidok said. This material, according to Ž. Bartkus, will also be judged: “The video, which is just a fragment of the whole process that took place at that time, I have seen and will appreciate it in the same way in an internal investigation.”
According to Ž. Bartkus, it is still difficult to say if the cool mind was lost in the above situation.
“Apparently, each of us today could say that it was possible to do better, but the officials who were present at that time made that decision, taking into account the situation, the circumstances, the behavior in that place at that time,” he said. . the head of the STT.
According to him, in the performance of their work, officials should behave in such a way as not to provoke a conflict situation and raise unnecessary questions, but, he emphasizes Ž. Bartkus, in this case, the officers had a duty to enforce the court order.
“We should be aware that this is a serious corruption offense that is under investigation, which may have been committed in the Seimas building, a bribe may have been offered to a member of the Seimas. Evidence must be gathered to prove such a crime. This was done by the official with the obligation to comply with the court order and bring the elements that were in the court order, “said the head of the STT.
“I would like no situation to turn into a conflict and I think we all want that. I would say that this is already an exception to our work. I would not say at once that this is a flaw in the operation, because we are currently conducting an internal investigation. , trying to recreate the events that occurred at that time, “he said.
The study findings are back this week.
Although it is not necessary to film such a process at present, but to avoid similar situations in the future, according to Ž. Bartkus, the order can be changed.
“In the process, they (the officials – Delphi) did the right thing, because they were filming or inviting guests. There is no obligation to film. But in terms of reputation, in terms of self-protection, in terms of evaluating the actions of the officials. Yes, it certainly would be better if we had a record of all the action. Then we could sit back and watch and say which of the participants in the action is right and which is not, “he said.
“It appears that in the future we will adjust our internal procedures while protecting ourselves again.
Having arguments, we would have the opportunity to respond quickly to questions, “added Bartkus.
According to him, in the internal investigation of the STT verdict, we should wait until this week.
At that time, the fact that the investigation into the possible bribery of M. Maldeikis was assumed by the General Prosecutor’s Office, Ž. Bartkus says he sees it as the right move.
“We are talking about a conflict situation that occurred during the execution of a procedural action. The conflict situation can give the impression that the investigation may continue to be biased, so taking the investigation to the Prosecutor’s Office is a timely and really good step so that no one doubts the objectivity of the investigation. “Opinions of Delfi TV”, said the head of the STT.
We remind you that on Thursday the STT announced that it had launched an investigation against Kęstutis Motiečių, M. Puidokas’ assistant, suspected of offering 50 thousand euros to the conservative Matas Maldeikis a month ago. bribery in euros. At that time, M. Puidokas accused the STT officials of violence: they allegedly strangled him, ripped his clothes, ripped his hand, and took away his personal belongings. Authorities say they forcibly took Puidoko’s phones because he did not meet legal requirements.
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