LatviaPublished: 24 July 2026 at 14:36

KNAB Launches Check on Sigulda Municipality Leaders' Personal Car Loan Agreements and Compensations

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has initiated an official check regarding the personal vehicle loan agreements and compensations paid to the chairman of Sigulda municipality council and his deputy.

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has launched an official check concerning the personal vehicle loan agreements signed between the Sigulda municipality and its council chairman and his deputy, as well as the compensations paid to them. This was confirmed to LETA by the KNAB Communication Department.

The check aims to determine whether these agreements and compensation payments comply with legal regulations and are free from corrupt practices. KNAB has not yet provided further details about the progress of the check or any potential violations. Sigulda municipality officials have not officially commented on this matter.

Comments

Choose a username (stays yours for good):

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category

Latvia

Political Scientist Rajevskis: Those Who Break Promises Will Lose at the Polls

In an interview with BNN, political scientist Filips Rajevskis analyzes party prospects ahead of the Saeima elections, focusing on the United List and Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs's chances of retaining office. He notes that like in previous terms, successful work before elections can lead to victory, but warns that unfulfilled promises will result in voter abandonment.

BNN · 40 min ago

Latvia

Fog Expected in Eastern Latvia Overnight into Saturday

Latvia's Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center warns of fog in the eastern parts of the country overnight into Saturday, which will dissipate in the morning. The day will be partly cloudy with occasional light rain in places.

Apollo.lv · 1 h ago

Latvia

Universities urge Ministry to reconsider amendments to foreign student admission rules

Stricter requirements proposed by the Ministry of Education and Science for admitting foreign students could reduce their numbers from about 12,000 to 3,000 and cause economic losses of up to 280 million euros, warns the Association of Higher Education Export.

LSM (rus) · 1 h ago