LatviaPublished: 23 July 2026 at 17:36

Ainars Biders released from custody in IT procurement case

Public procurement specialist Ainars Biders, detained on suspicion of fraud in IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros, has been released from custody.

Ainars Biders, a public procurement specialist previously detained on suspicion of fraud in state IT procurement, has been released from custody. This was confirmed by the LETA news agency.

The criminal proceedings against Biders were initiated following suspicions of irregularities in procurement contracts totaling 1.5 million euros. He was taken into custody as a suspect, but the security measure has now been changed, and he has been released.

Further details on the grounds for the decision have not yet been disclosed. The investigation into the case continues.

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