Vote-buying and fraud alert for June 6 elections

  • 2009-06-02

RIGA- The Latvian Security Police have received information from local government officials, entrepreneurs, organizations and residents, which presents evidence of vote-buying risks and possible illegal elections ahead of the June 6 elections.

During the pre-election period, there is an increased number of cases in which people are offered to be paid to vote for a specific election ticket. Such cases are especially current in Latgale, Kristine Apse-Krumina, aide to the Security Police chief, told LETA.

Police have been put on high-alert during the elections, and are working to prevent and control such illegal actions.

If anyone has any information on possible vote-buying or election fraud, they are urged to come forward to the nearest police station, or by calling 02 or 112, or the Security Police direct at 67208964 or by email - [email protected].