Former Accountant and Director of Rezekne Technical School Accused of Embezzling Tens of Thousands of Euros

The prosecutor's office has forwarded a criminal case to the Latgale Regional Court involving the former accountant and former director of Rezekne Technical School. The accountant is accused of fraudulently embezzling nearly 70,000 euros from the state budget. According to the indictment, the funds were allegedly siphoned through fraudulent documentation or deceptive practices. The former director is accused of failing to properly perform his duties, which allegedly allowed the illegal scheme to continue for several years. The prosecution claims that the director's negligence created an environment where the accountant could carry out the embezzlement. The case materials have been submitted to the court, and the Latgale Regional Court will determine the further proceedings. No additional details about the charges or the circumstances have been made public. The court will decide on the next steps, including potential hearing dates and the evaluation of evidence.