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The STT has been conducting a pre-trial investigation for some time regarding the circumstances of the reconstruction of J.Narkevičius’s house.
Transport minister He was questioned as a witness this week. A. Ribnikov, who has revealed a possible scheme, currently has special witness status. Commercial construction representative 15 minutes He said he offered to be examined by a polygraph himself.
So far the research seems to be going pretty fast. 15 minutes He wondered what the basis of the study was and when it was expected to be completed.
Renata Keblienė, Chief of the STT Communications Division, noted that the pre-trial investigation in this story was initiated regarding possible bribery (under Article 227 (2) of the Penal Code) and possible bribery (according to Article 225 (3) of the Penal Code).
The crimes are serious and serious
The allegations have not been made to anyone, but it appears that it is being clarified whether J.Narkevičius, who held a senior position in the Vilnius City Municipality Administration in 2007–2008 for his own benefit or that of others, direct or indirectly, he himself or through an intermediary, promised or agreed to accept, or demanded or provoked, or accepted a bribe of more than 250 MSL.
Photo by Lukas Balandi / 15min / Jaroslavas Narkevičius
Such an offense is punishable by two to eight years in prison. Such a crime is considered serious.
The STT also appears to be investigating whether businessman A. Ribnikov, who accused the Minister of corruption, directly or indirectly, himself or through an intermediary, offered, promised or agreed to give, or gave a bribe to a public official or a person equated with it, or a third party. the conduct of a person treated as such.
This is punishable by a fine or arrest, or imprisonment of up to five years, and is considered a serious crime.
When the STT completes the pre-trial investigation, it is unclear whether it should be “in the shortest possible time,” but not more than six months in the case of a serious crime, or nine months in the case of a serious crime.
The pre-trial investigation can continue until the statute of limitations.
It is true that any pre-trial investigation can be extended by decision of the chief prosecutor.
“And the number of those extensions is not anticipated. This means that the maximum period during which the pre-trial investigation can last is as long as the limitation period. 15 minutes Remigijus Merkevičius, professor of criminal law at Vilnius University, said, adding that when the statute of limitations expires, the investigation is terminated.
Due to the statute of limitations, court proceedings may also fail.
Photo by Josvydas Elinskas / 15min / Remigijus Merkevičius
“If the statute of limitations has expired and the case is referred to the court, the court will ask the accused whether he wishes to continue the process or not. If the accused does not wish to continue the process, [byla] It can be finished by order. If the accused wants to continue the process and the court does not find an opportunity to acquit him, then he ends the process with a sentence. But the conviction will not be approved, a person cannot be found guilty, “explained R. Merkevičius.
When calculating the limitation period, it is important when the crime was committed and what its nature is. If a serious crime has been committed and twelve years have passed since then, the offender cannot be punished, cannot be found guilty.
The same applies to a person who has committed a serious crime if fifteen years have passed since then.
Limitation case
It is difficult to determine the date on which J. Narcevičius and A. Ribnikov may have committed a crime (if they have done so). One can only speculate that this is the year 2007–2008, when J.Narkevičius served as Deputy Director of Vilnius City Municipality Administration, and A.Ribnikov’s company, Sodžiaus Būstas, won victories in tenders for public procurement in Vilnius. At the same time, the reconstruction of the house of J.Narkevičius and his family in Trakai began.
It has been 12-13 years since then, so a person who has committed a serious crime is likely to go unpunished. Anyone who has committed a serious crime could still be punished in a few years from today, but it is unrealistic.
Corrupt investigations are long and cases are long.
“Corruption investigations are long, case trials are long,” Merkevičius emphasized.
Perhaps A. Ribnikov reported on the possible corruption of Minister J.Narkevičius only now, because the statute of limitations is here.
The lawyer did not rule out such a possibility: “Here it is very similar that we are approaching the statute of limitations, very similar.”
A. Ribnikov denies counting the year
A. Ribnikov testified of the minister’s sins when reporting on moral incentives, also because journalists described the history of poaching as “very unsuccessful.” The businessman denied having counted the statute of limitations for his behavior.
“When I spoke to a lawyer who wrote me a message, he explained that some years ago I was still with D. Grybauskaitė. (led by President Dalia Grybauskaitė – 15 minutes) There is a law that the statute of limitations does not apply to these things, “he said.
Sigismund Gedvila photo / 15min / Alexander Ribnikov
The businessman explained that he and Minister J.Narkevičius will have to answer for their actions: “We are equally responsible, he and I are responsible. You give or receive a bribe. There is no statute of limitations for these things. “
It is probable that A. Ribnikov had in mind the amendments to the Penal Code initiated by D. Grybauskaitė, after the adoption of which it was proposed not to apply the limitation period to corruption offenses. However, the Seimas did not bless such an amendment., although it agreed on a general extension of the limitation period.
Announced a possible J.Narkevičius agreement with A.Ribnikov regarding the reconstruction of a politician’s house in Trakai in exchange for the victories of the company of businessman Sodžiaus Būstas in public tenders national LRT station.
J.Narkevičius called it slander. The politician said the renovation of the house in Trakai was mainly paid for by his parents, who owned the building at the time, and who could prove it.
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