
Kohus mõistis endised kõrged politseiametnikud õigeks
Court Acquits Former High-Ranking Police Officials
Harju maakohtus otsustas, et Eerik Heldna, Elmar Vaher ja Aivar Alavere ei ole rotatsioonisüsteemi väärkasutamises süüdi.
Harju County Court ruled that Eerik Heldna, Elmar Vaher, and Aivar Alavere are not guilty of misusing the rotation system.
The Prosecutor's Office accused Heldna, Vaher, and Alavere of fraud. They were alleged to have created a false image of themselves so that Heldna could receive a pension. The court found that their actions were not in violation of the law.
Heldna wanted to receive a police pension. He agreed with Vaher and Alavere to have false documents. The court stated that the documents were formally correct.
The court found that the purpose of rotation is to enhance the competence of officials. It does not have to be cooperation between institutions. Heldna's experience and knowledge grew due to his work. This means that the rotation was justified.
The court awarded Heldna, Vaher, and Alavere compensation. The compensation was intended to cover the damage caused to them. However, the court found that no rights were violated in the process. Therefore, they do not have to pay all the requested amounts.
The court's decision is not yet final. All three can appeal the decision within 30 days. To file an appeal, they must turn to the Tallinn Circuit Court.