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Swedbank spokesman Saulius Abraškevičius was asked how the bank evaluated Tuesday’s events and the arrest of M. Zalatorius, and declined to comment.
“We have no opportunity to comment,” he replied.
SEB media representative Ieva Dauguvietytė-Daskevičienė responded in a similar way.
“We apologize but do not comment on the ongoing investigation” 15 minutes she wrote.
Luminor made no further comment.
“We are amazed, but it is difficult to comment on something with as much information as is published in the public sphere. Luminor scrupulously adheres to the strictest ethical and transparency requirements, so it is natural that we are very concerned about this news. As far as we know, no allegations have been made against members of the Luminor team. ” 15 minutes Luminor representatives commented.
Lithuanian bank 15 minutes He responded without commenting on law enforcement actions and awaiting the results of the investigation.
“We encourage banks to have active and open cooperation with the police authorities, if they have the relevant information, to guarantee maximum transparency and maintain consumer confidence in the activities of the sector,” said the comment to the portal.
15 minutes recalls that the Special Investigation Service (STT) announced on Tuesday that it had arrested the president of the Lithuanian Business Confederation, Valdas Sutkus, and the president of the Lithuanian Bank Association, M. Zalatoris.
According to the STT, the available data allow to reasonably suspect that V. Sutkus, “performing his functions in the confederation and representing the interests of its members and other commercial entities, using their functions, social status, acquaintances, contacts or other influence, may have received illegal monetary remuneration for its impact on the adoption of various laws relevant to companies. “
Among such bills, the STT mentions the Lithuanian budget package of laws for 2020, considered at the end of 2019, the laws on bank property taxes and corporate income.
The STT hinted that M. Zalatorius may also be involved in V. Sutkus’ possible illegal activities: by addressing the President of the Business Confederation, M. Zalatorius was included in a possible criminal scheme.
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