Woman from Bauska seeks compensation from Interior Ministry after 15-year case with 966 intercepted phone calls

A woman from the Bauska district, after a 15-year legal process during which she was accused of serious crimes, is now taking legal action against the Interior Ministry, seeking compensation for errors made by state authorities.

During the proceedings, 966 telephone conversations were intercepted and recorded, including calls between the woman and her attorney. The woman claims that this caused severe suffering and mental stress that lasted for a decade and a half.

The criminal case began with accusations of grave crimes, but these were ultimately disproven. Now, a court case has begun to determine what compensation the state must pay for the illegal interception of phone calls and other procedural violations.

The woman argues that being accused of a serious crime is itself a punishment, and the state's mistakes made the situation even harder. The court will assess whether and how much compensation is due for these sufferings.