KNAB invites businesses to express views on draft amendments to procurement procedures
2008-11-06
Considering that amendments to the Law on Public Procurement adopted at the Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers on 27 October 2008 considerably increases corruption risks and given the present economic situation can undermine fair competition creating unequal conditions for businesses, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) invites businesses to express their views and make suggestions relating to proposed amendments in the public procurement rules.
KNAB concerned about possible increase of corruption risks related to amendments in the Procurement law
2008-11-05
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) considers that amendments to the Procurement Law which were approved by the Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers on 27 October will considerably increase corruption risks in the procurement area in Latvia. As result to such amendments the state could suffer considerable economic damages.
KNAB suggests starting prosecution against 12 persons in relation to bribery at the customs checkpoint Terehova
2008-10-30
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau has sent to the Prosecutor’s Office materials of the criminal proceedings which were initiated in October 2007 on bribery at the customs checkpoint Terehova suggesting to start prosecution of 12 persons on different corruptive offences.
KNAB suggests bringing charges against an investigator of Financial Police and four businessmen in relation to a 15 000 LVL bribe
2008-10-28
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has sent to the Prosecution Service of Riga court district materials of criminal proceedings initiated in April 2008 related to demand of a 15 000 LVL bribe. The investigator of KNAB suggests starting criminal prosecution against a senior investigator of the Financial Police Department of the State Revenues Service (FPD) and four businessmen acting in the interests of the bribe-taker.
KNAB detains a prosecutor for extorting a bribe
2008-10-20
On 17 October 2008 the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) as part of initiated criminal proceedings has detained a prosecutor of the Jurmala city for extorting a bribe. In cooperation with the Prosecutor General Office, KNAB also conducted the emergency procedural activities.
KNAB suggests holding criminally liable seven persons in relation to bribery in Riga City Council
2008-10-15
On 14 October 2008 the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has sent to the Prosecutor General Office materials of criminal proceedings initiated about bribery in the Riga City Council, suggesting holding criminally liable three officials of the Riga City Development Department and four private persons.
SRS Customs Criminal Board Official Recognised as a Suspect
2008-07-09
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has recognised as a suspect the Director of the State Revenue Service (SRS) Customs Criminal Board in relation to false statement in the public official’s annual asset declaration and unlawful participation in property transactions.
KNAB suggests introducing gradually public financing of political parties
2008-04-17
On 17 April 2008 the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) submitted to the State Secretaries’ Meeting for its announcement a draft concept on financing of political parties. The concept was drafted by a working group led by KNAB. The draft concept suggests three different approaches for further strengthening of political parties’ financing system.