Alytus mayoral advisor faces scrutiny over large gifts from parents

Saulius Ivoška, an advisor to the mayor of Alytus and member of Lithuania's Social Democratic Party, faces public scrutiny after receiving hundreds of thousands of euros in financial gifts from his retired parents. When asked about the origin of the funds, Ivoška maintained that the wealth "is justified."

An investigation revealed that two businesses previously managed by his mother earned substantial revenue from contracts with the Alytus city municipality and municipally owned enterprises. Municipal taxpayer funds were directed to a local news portal and a construction waste disposal company connected to his family. Local authorities have not announced any formal legal proceedings regarding the contracts.

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