The pre-trial investigation into financial irregularities was organized and directed by the prosecutor of the Organized Crime and Corruption Investigations Department of the Kaunas District Prosecutor’s Office. The inquiry was executed by officers from the Special Investigations Service. According to reports from the prosecutor, the criminal case data focuses on activities between 2019 and 2021.
During this period, S. Valančius, while serving as a member of the Marijampolė City Council, is suspected of falsifying the official expense registers designated for council members. Specifically, the investigation concerns data submitted regarding purported expenditures for fuel, telephone services, and internet connections related to his duties as a council member.
The pre-trial investigation determined that S. Valančius allegedly falsified these council expense registers and subsequently submitted the fabricated documentation to the city accountant. This action resulted in the fraudulent acquisition of funds totaling 4,870 euros, which originated from the Marijampolė City Council.
The proceedings underscore the prosecutor’s review of financial accountability concerning public office holders and the proper handling of municipal funds by council members.
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