Advocacy: detention of leaders of important Lithuanian organizations is excessive

“In response to the arrest of known associations and individuals in our country, the Lithuanian Bar Association declares that pre-trial investigation officers must justify why the use of measures with physical and psychological effects, the detention for two days, it is becoming the norm in pre-trial investigations, “the report said.

“In the opinion of the Lithuanian Bar Association, the detention of the leaders of important Lithuanian organizations, for which transparency and reputation are the basis, is excessive. It is a measure that violates human rights and is intended to intimidate, humiliate or potentially condemn a person, ”he said.

Ignas Vėgėlė, president of the Lithuanian Bar Association, says that detention without revealing his need is a wrong practice.

“In this case, the question arises as to why people are detained for up to 48 hours and where will they be detained during detention. It should be noted that the investigation started more than half a year ago, which means that it was possible to prepare documents for the court regarding the preventive detention measure and request the arrest of the court, “says I. Vėgėlė.

According to the Bar Association, the Lithuanian Bar Association takes the position that 48-hour detention should be used only as a last resort and in strict accordance with the grounds established by procedural law.

“Very often it is enough to conduct surveys, impose communication restrictions and seize,” said the bar.

The Special Investigation Service and the Attorney General’s Office announced a pre-trial investigation Monday into alleged large-scale bribery, bribery, influence peddling, extortion, and forgery of documents.

V. Sutkus and M. Zalatorius and four other “business” people were also reported to be arrested, but law enforcement officials did not specify what allegations were made against the detainees.

Law enforcement links potential crimes to illegal lobbying and impact on legislative processes. Police said they were clarifying the 400,000 people who belong to V. Sutkus. origin.

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.

Mr. Zalator is suspected of being involved in various episodes of the criminal scheme.