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The murder case of Bunkus is brought to court. Will the perpetrators finally face a fair punishment?

After a lengthy investigation, the murder case of the attorney at law Martins Bunkus has been brought to court, and […]

21.03.23.

There is a risk that the accused in the Bunkus murder case will counteract the investigation and the trial of the case

The murder of attorney at law Martins Bunkus in 2018 shocked the public and left many wondering how a crime […]

23.01.23.

The Foundation raises alarm about attempts to influence the pre-trial investigation in the case of the murder of Martins Bunkus

The “Martins Bunkus Justice Foundation” has appealed to the law enforcement authorities, asking to check the information at the disposal […]

28.11.22.

The family of Martins Bunkus expresses their gratitude to the State Police

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the management of the State Police, the authority in charge of […]

07.06.22.

The family of Martins Bunkus expresses their gratitude and trust in the State Police

“Today, on behalf of the family, I would like to thank both the State Police for their professional work and […]

12.10.21.

‘Pandora Papers’ reveal the role of the Latvian company Vincit Advisory

The international organisation of investigative journalists OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project) reports that the significant role in the […]

01.07.21.

Foundation: Shares of Companies of particular importance to Ernests Bernis Business Seized

The Specialized Prosecution Office for Organized Crime and Other Branches has seized the shares of the companies of particular importance […]

08.05.21.

Foundation: Will the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union change the activity of Latvian law enforcement institutions in ABLV Bank cases

The Foundation Martins Bunkus Justice Foundation has been raising an alarm for a long time, as the Latvian law enforcement […]

22.03.21.

The shares of Vincit Group companies are seized. Does ABLV Bank continue its business practice under another signboard?

In February of this year, the Economic Crime Department (ENAP) of the Main Criminal Police Department of the State Police […]

16.03.21.

Beneficial owner at ABLV Bank and several other companies changed in haste after seizure of property of Ernests Bernis

According to publicly available information, by the decision of the Economic Crime Enforcement Department (ENAP) of the Central Criminal Police […]

03.11.20.

Bernis’ related companies continue to buy U.S. lobbying services to represent the interests of ABLV Bank in liquidation in the U.S. Department of the Treasury

This year, ABLV Bank has purchased lobbying services worth around USD 250,000 for interest representation in the U.S. Department of […]

21.10.20.

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19.10.20.

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22.09.20.

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30.07.20.

ASG Resolution Capital, a company owned by Ernests Bernis, and ABLV Bank has already paid approximately USD 2 million to the US for lobbying services

The information available on the US lobbying services register provides evidence that since 27 May 2019, ASG Resolution Capital has paid approximately […]

29.05.20.

Who killed attorney at law Martins Bunkus? Two years after the murder – versions.

Tomorrow, on 30 May, it will be two years since the murder of attorney at law Martins Bunkus. To date, four […]

19.05.20.

Latvia – a partner in money laundering or combating it?

Author: Kristaps Bunkus On May 6, 2020, the weekly newspaper IR reported that: “In the upcoming weeks, the Financial and […]

04.02.20.

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30.01.20.

FIU Latvia has information on suspicious transactions of ABLV Bank clients with a value above 900 million euros

Already on 20 July 2019, the family of the murdered attorney at law Martins Bunkus announced that M. Bunkus had at his disposal […]

27.12.19.

The family of Bunkus objects to criticism regarding choice of M. Bunkus’ grave site

The family of murdered attorney at law Martins Bunkus strongly objects to any direct or indirect public criticism in regard […]

18.12.19.

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11.12.19.

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05.12.19.

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28.11.19.

The family of Bunkus objects to criticism regarding choice of M. Bunkus’ grave site

The family of murdered attorney at law Martins Bunkus strongly objects to any direct or indirect public criticism in regard […]

02.10.19.

Statement of the Minister of Interior Mr Girgens on quality of work by the State Police does not correspond to reality

The family of attorney at law Martins Bunkus, who was killed last May, categorically disagrees with the statement by the […]

10.07.19.

Possible linkage of murder of attorney at law Martins Bunkus to ABLV Bank has been exposed, documents submitted to the responsible authorities

Evidence, collected for a year, and proven sufficient suggests, that the murder of attorney at law Martins Bunkus is likely […]

01.06.19.

Dirty money, bloody murder

On 1 June 2019, the internationally acclaimed UK-based research and analysis news portal Tortoise Media published an article entitled “Dirty money, bloody […]

30.05.19.

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28.05.19.

Press Conference “Year after Murder of Mārtiņš Bunkus”

A year after the murder of attorney at law Mārtiņš Bunkus“Martins Bunkus Justice Foundation” invites to a press conference where […]

15.05.19.

Representatives of the Martins Bunkus Justice Foundation will meet with the Minister for the Interior today

Today, representatives of the Martins Bunkus Justice Foundation, who created the initiative at the end of last year with the […]

29.04.19.

Bunkus family calls on the Minister for the Interior to assess the competence of State Police Chief Ints Ķuzis for his current position

Kristaps Bunkus, brother of Sworn Advocate Mārtiņš Bunkus, who was murdered last year, has called on Sandis Ģirģens, Minister for […]

10.12.18.

EUR 500 000 Reward Internationally Announced for Extradition of Orderers, Performers and Supporters of Martins Bunkus’ Murder

Today, the family of the murdered attorney-at-law Martins Bunkus announced a reward of EUR 500 000 for extradition of orderers, performers and […]

06.12.18.

Family of Martins Bunkus files a defamation claim against Aldis Gobzems to the court

Today, the family of the murdered Sworn Advocate Mārtiņs Bunkus filed a claim to Riga City Vidzeme Suburb Court against […]

30.11.18.

The Bunkus family invites policy makers to evaluate the suitability of Gobzems for the role of prime minister

Taking into account that on November 28, with the ruling of the Latvian Council of Sworn Advocates (LZAP) it was […]

26.10.18.

Verbal attacks of the Chief of the State Police on Martins’ family are absolutely unacceptable

Yesterday, on October 25, Chief of the State Police Ints Kuzis expressed criticism to the family of the murdered attorney-at-law […]

25.10.18.

The Bunkus family will establish a foundation for promotion of investigation

Taking into account the lack of significant progress in investigation of the murder of Martins Bunkus five months after the […]

24.10.18.

Announcement of a press briefing

We would like to invite you to the press briefing on further actions taken by the family of the murdered […]