The issue of Kalle Grünthal's parliamentary immunity is the third item on the Riigikogu agenda. A majority of Riigikogu members is required for the vote. The result of the vote will decide whether the immunity right is lifted.
The Prosecutor's Office suspects that Kalle Grünthal used Riigikogu fuel cards for personal purposes. In October, the Prosecutor's Office announced that evidence of misappropriation of property was found during the pre-trial investigation.
The law states that Riigikogu members may use fuel cards for performing official duties. However, according to the investigation data, Kalle Grünthal used fuel cards for personal purposes at least 46 times. The value was approximately 3000 euros.
Chief Prosecutor Eneli Laurits said that this is a criminal offense according to the Penal Code, namely misappropriation of property. The Prosecutor's Office believes there is sufficient evidence in the criminal case. The next step is to prepare an indictment and send it to court.
According to the Constitution, a Riigikogu member is inviolable. An indictment can only be prepared if the Chancellor of Justice submits a proposal and the Riigikogu gives its consent.