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The minister asked the police chief to provide explanations as to whether and how the law enforcement authorities respond to media reports of an infringement of national interests in Rigas Satiksme municipal transport company and other enterprises operating under the city council’s supervision.

In Girgens’ opinion, some of the media reports contain information about signs of criminal offenses like property and economic crimes, which the police are obliged to “probe using methods and means of the criminal procedure”.

“In my view, there is no need for the State Police to wait for a special application to launch an inquiry into infringement of national interests,” Girgens said.

As reported, EY audit firm has drawn up a report on the situation in Rigas Satiksme. The audit report alleges that under the leadership of its former management board Rigas Satiksme has sustained losses worth tens of million of euros, which have occurred as a result of mismanagement, disadvantageous contracts and other reasons.