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Corruption watchdog asks to launch criminal prosecution in relation to forgery of documents during street repairs in Riga
KNAB also
has asked the prosecutor to impose sanctions on two legal entities. KNAB
underscored that investigation of the case has required considerable work of
investigators, revising a large number of documents and interviewing a large
number of persons in relation to the criminal case.
The criminal procedure on alleged crimes was launched
in October 2016. Among the suspects, there are two officials of the Riga City
Council transport department, one of which is not working in the department any
more.
Riga City Council transport department
representative Una Ahuna-Ozola did not reveal in a conversation with LETA which
persons have been given the status of suspects in the criminal case and whether
these officials are still working in their positions.
The corruption watchdog reminded that no person can be
considered guilty before the guilt is proved by the court.
The corruption watchdog also calls on residents and
businesses who hold information about corruption cases in relation to the case
to report to the KNAB.
As reported, KNAB said in October that there is
evidence obtained that a state official has forged documents in the procurement
organized by the Riga City Council transport department.
Forgery of documents or presentation or use of forged documents
carry a sentence of up to two years in jail, community work or a fine.
The Corruption Prevention Bureau also raided Binders
road construction firm, which renovated Krisjana Barona Street's surfacing, and
seized some documents.
LETA also reported that repairs of Krisjana Barona
Street in Riga cost EUR 2.6 million, while repairs of sidewalks cost EUR
900,000. The quality of the street renovation has brought up public criticism.