Speaking to LSM on the sidelines of the Lampa conversation festival in Cesis, Nellija Locmele of the Ir news weekly said she had no doubt as to the authenticity of the recordings upon which the transcripts are based and accused one of those involved, Ventspils mayor Aivars Lembergs of out-and-out lying about their veracity.
Nellija Locmele of 'Ir' on 'oligarch transcripts'
As previously reported by LSM, the transcripts involve not only Lembergs but other oligarchs including Ainars Slesers and Andris Skele as well as a cast of supporting characters including current Agriculture Minister Janis Duklavs.
