LatviaPublished: 18 September 2026 at 20:45

Reiniks applies for KNAB director position

Renārs Reiniks, head of the Operational Activities Department at Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), has applied to lead the agency. Acting director Ineta Cīrule has not entered the competition.

Renārs Reiniks, who currently heads the Operational Activities Department within Latvia's Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), has submitted his application for the announced competition to become the bureau's director. News agency LETA confirmed the information after inquiring with KNAB itself.

Meanwhile, Ineta Cīrule, who is currently serving as acting director of KNAB, has not applied for the position in this competition.

Further details on the timeline or process of the KNAB director selection were not included in the available source information.

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