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NGO calls for conversations with kids about inappropriate touching
NGO calls for conversations with kids about inappropriate touching
Dardedze, a non-governmental organization which helps victims of youth sexual violence, is calling on parents and guardians to discuss the boundaries of appropriate physical contact with children, so they know what is not permissible behavior by adults.
Police complete investigation of young girl's murder
Police complete investigation of young girl's murder
The Latvian State Police (VP) has completed its investigation into the murder of seven-year-old Justīne Reinikova and on November 17, the materials were handed over to the East Latgale Prosecutor's Office for the initiation of criminal prosecution against two persons – the girl's father and stepmother.
President issues two more pardons
President issues two more pardons
President Edgars Rinkēvičs granted clemency to two prisoners in his latest review of applications, bringing his number of presidential pardons issued so far to three.
Former Saeima deputy Zakatistovs sentenced for fraud
Former Saeima deputy Zakatistovs sentenced for fraud
The Riga Regional Court has sentenced businessman Viesturs Tamužs and former 13th Saeima member Atis Zakatistovs to two years of conditional imprisonment for fraud, the LETA news agency reported November 13.  Both men maintained their innocence.
Suspected EU fund fraud in Valka municipality
Suspected EU fund fraud in Valka municipality
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), in co-operation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), has carried out searches, seizures and interrogations on suspicion of EU fund fraud in Valka municipality of at least EUR 776,000, the KNAB said on November 7.
Latvian Russian Union's politician gets conditional sentence
Latvian Russian Union's politician gets conditional sentence
Riga City Court in Vidzeme suburb has sentenced Aleksandrs Filejs, a politician of the Latvian Russian Union (LKS) party, to a conditional imprisonment of ten months for denying the occupation of Latvia, the agency LETA reported Novemebr 6.
Police officer to be tried for alleged violence and misreporting
Police officer to be tried for alleged violence and misreporting
A criminal case has reached court regarding a high-ranking official of Rīga Municipal Police Vidzeme Administration and unjustified violence against a man during the performance of service duties and false report, the prosecutor's office said November 2.
Jailbreak investigation finds faults in prison regime
Jailbreak investigation finds faults in prison regime
An investigation into a prisoner's escape from the Riga Central Prison earlier this year has not yet been completed, but mistakes have been found by prison staff. However, the escapee, a man arrested for attempted murder, already recorded numerous other violations while serving his sentence, Dmitrijs Kaļins, head of the Prisons Administration, told Latvian Radio in an interview November 2.
LTV's De Facto looks at former central bank head's alleged fake vaccination case
LTV's De Facto looks at former central bank head's alleged fake vaccination case
Former Bank of Latvia President Ilmārs Rimšēvičs has just stood trial in his third criminal case – this time he is accused of buying a Covid-19 vaccination certificate and using the fake document during three trips. Rimšēvičs does not admit his guilt and says he has been vaccinated, Latvian Television's De Facto reported on October 29.
Another accused in 'Baltic antifascists' case
Another accused in 'Baltic antifascists' case
On October 16 this year, the State Security Service (VDD) encouraged the prosecutor's office to prosecute another person who allegedly spied for Russia while carrying out certain tasks of the criminal organization Baltic antifascists, the VDD said Friday.
Over EUR 6 million reportedly scammed out of Latvians this year
Over EUR 6 million reportedly scammed out of Latvians this year
Nearly EUR 6 million has been defrauded from Latvian residents this year. Police have observed an increase in the number of victims. While fraud schemes are largely not new, fraudsters have significantly improved methods of psychological assault or social engineering. They most often work in large groups, Latvian Television reported October 19.
Taxi driver accused of spying for 'Baltic Antifascists'
Taxi driver accused of spying for 'Baltic Antifascists'
On October 16 this year, the State Security Service (VDD) urged the Prosecutor's Office to commence criminal proceedings against a taxi driver who, on behalf of the criminal organization “Baltic Antifascists” in Latvia, purposefully and systematically collected information against Latvia's national security interests for the Russian special services, the VDD said Thursday.
Police bust drug lab at car repair shop in Rīga
Police bust drug lab at car repair shop in Rīga
Last week, the State Police (VP) in Rīga detained an organized criminal group on suspicion of making and selling drugs. It has been revealed that these individuals had set up an amphetamine cooking facility at a car repair shop, VP told the media in a statement on October 19.
LTV checks how easy it is to buy drugs in Rīga
LTV checks how easy it is to buy drugs in Rīga
Drug consumption has increased this year, say the State Police. They have become more dangerous over the past year, with unknown substances and more readily available. Latvian Television conducted an experiment to find out how quickly it was possible to negotiate a drug purchase. Police were unsurprised about the results, LTV reported October 19.
'Environment activists' deflate car tires in Rīga
'Environment activists' deflate car tires in Rīga
State police have begun checks on a number of cases of people calling themselves environmental activists deflating car tires. Such activity is known to have taken place in several countries, Latvian Television reported October 18.
Police fight losing battle against substance sale in schools
Police fight losing battle against substance sale in schools
The use of e-cigarettes and other smoking equipment in and outside schools is common, both students themselves and school management admit. Police raids and discussions hosted by schools do not produce good results, Zemgale regional television reported October 17.
State Security Service advances 'Baltic Antifascists' case
State Security Service advances 'Baltic Antifascists' case
On October 10, the State Security Service (VDD) recommended the Public Prosecutor's Office to prosecute six Latvian citizens for running the criminal organization “Baltic Antifascists” and participating in the crimes committed by this organization.

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