The Prosecutor's Office wants to revoke Tõnis Mölder's parliamentary immunity. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise agrees with this. Mölder says this decision complies with the law. However, he does not agree with the Prosecutor's Office's proposal. He says the proposal contains a lot of one-sided information.
Mölder criticizes the delay in the proceedings. He says that over four years, five prosecutors have been replaced. He says it takes years to stand up for rights in Estonia's court system. Mölder confirms that he did nothing wrong. He followed the laws in parliament.
The suspicion claims that Mölder acted as a member of the Riigikogu for personal gain. The suspicion does not involve bribery. Mölder says the media wrote about it incorrectly.
Mölder says that the presumption of innocence should apply in Estonia. He believes the Prosecutor's Office makes punishment the main goal of criminal proceedings. He says the final outcome of the court is not important.
It is currently unknown when the Riigikogu will discuss revoking Mölder's parliamentary immunity. Mölder says he will likely use his mandate as a representative to the end. He will not run in the next elections.
Mölder has been a member of the Center Party and Isamaa. Currently, he is factionless. He says politics changes quickly. He does not rule out the possibility of joining a new party.
The Prosecutor's Office suspects that Mölder arranged a 25,000 euro operational grant from the state budget for the NGO Kõo Hunting Society. He signed an agreement to receive at least 10,000 euros for himself.
The Prosecutor's Office also suspects that Mölder ordered 1,000 Center Party logo postcards. He submitted an invoice to the Riigikogu for reimbursement. He knew they did not qualify for compensation.