The Prosecutor's Office added new data to the charges against Isamaa. Now, the defense lawyers are reviewing the materials. They have one month to submit applications.
After that, the Prosecutor's Office will decide whether the case goes to court. According to the law, only private individuals can donate to political parties. Companies and non-profit organizations are not allowed to do so.
According to the police, two companies provided services to Isamaa worth 308,000 euros. These services were not reported in the party's financial statements. The police believe that members of the party were aware of this.
The Prosecutor's Office suspects Isamaa of accepting prohibited donations. The initial charges involved six individuals and three companies. One suspect has now been released.
Isamaa's Secretary General Andres Metsoja says there is nothing new in the charges. He states that the party has not accepted anything illegal. Metsoja wants clarity on what exactly the Prosecutor's Office is accusing them of.
Metsoja says that Isamaa is reviewing the materials and asking questions. He is pleased that one suspect has been released. Metsoja hopes that the Prosecutor's Office will also end the investigation against others.