The Internal Security Bureau (IDB) has detained a State Police official on suspicion of money laundering as part of a larger group. The IDB investigates crimes committed by officials and employees within the Ministry of the Interior and local governments.
State Police Official Detained in Money Laundering Investigation
The official’s name has not been released, and a non-custodial security measure has been applied while the case proceeds to trial. No further details regarding the investigation have been made public.
This year, the bureau has arrested a total of 12 police officers for various suspected crimes. In late January and early February, the IDB detained five officials from the Riga Regional Department of the State Police, along with one former State Police official, on suspicion of abuse of official position. More information on that case is available on the IDB website.
The investigation revealed evidence that police officials allegedly abused their positions by sharing information related to road traffic accidents with another State Police official. That official was previously detained in December 2025 on suspicion of conducting business without the required registration and permits. Authorities also allege that the official detained in December encouraged other State Police officials to abuse their positions for financial gain.
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