The Vilnius District Prosecutor’s Office has announced the termination of a specific pre-trial investigation. According to Gintarė Vitkauskaitė-Šatkauskienė, a representative from the office, the decision was reached following a comprehensive evaluation and examination of the data collected during the preliminary inquiry. The investigation focused on suspicions of fraudulent financial accounting and/or organization.
Ms. Vitkauskaitė-Šatkauskienė stated that the termination was warranted because the accumulated evidence lacked sufficient objective data to substantiate the commission of a criminal act. In a response provided to Elta, she addressed procedural details, confirming that the data submitted corroborated the fact that Ž.
Pinskuvienė was questioned during the scope of this inquiry in the capacity of a special witness. During the discussion, the prosecutor’s representative clarified the scope of the questioning, noting that inquiries sometimes pertain to individuals who have themselves been questioned regarding alleged criminal activities. She further emphasized the critical nature of inter-municipal cooperation when addressing complex security issues.
The statement highlighted the necessity of overcoming procedural stalemates, referencing a deadlock situation involving Ž. Pinskuvienė, which underscores the ongoing procedural aspects surrounding the case. The decision to conclude the pre-trial phase signifies that, based on the current body of data reviewed, the threshold for pursuing criminal charges in connection with the alleged financial misconduct has not been met.
The ruling marks the conclusion of the initial investigative phase related to the matter.
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