“Believe me, how I want to return to Lithuania”: the wife of the wanted Raimondas Baranauskas speaks out

Vladimiras Antonovas, a former executive of the collapsed bank "Snoras," has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzlement after being brought back to Lithuania to face trial. Antonovas admitted to misappropriating more than half a billion euros from the bank, a crime he allegedly committed with his former business partner, Raimondas Baranauskas.

Baranauskas, who is currently wanted by Lithuanian law enforcement, is reportedly living in Moscow. "Delfi" has learned of Baranauskas's whereabouts, indicating he is actively evading capture by Lithuanian authorities.

The confession by Antonovas marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the downfall of "Snoras" bank. The scale of the alleged embezzlement, exceeding half a billion euros, highlights the severity of the financial crimes.

Antonovas's decision to admit guilt could lead to further revelations about the operations of the bank and the extent of the financial misconduct. The case continues to unfold as authorities seek to bring all responsible parties to justice.