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Lithuanian TikToker fears retaliation after informing on inmates

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Lithuanian TikToker, Paulius Vaitkūnas, fears for his safety after informing prison officials about drug trafficking and fraud among inmates.
  • Inmates reportedly demanded he smuggle narcotics into prison as retaliation for his cooperation with authorities.
  • Vaitkūnas expressed his fear of retribution and his desire to serve his sentence peacefully.

A Lithuanian TikToker fears for his life after cooperating with prison authorities, reporting on alleged drug trafficking and fraud within the correctional facility. Paulius Vaitkūnas, 31, who gained fame through TikTok live streams before his incarceration, claims inmates have threatened him following his collaboration with criminal intelligence officers.

Vaitkūnas alleges that in retaliation for his information, fellow inmates demanded he smuggle a significant quantity of narcotics into the prison. He stated, "I don't know what to do – I just want to serve my sentence peacefully, but I can't – I'm afraid they might get rid of me at any moment."

The situation has left Vaitkūnas in a state of extreme fear, complicating his efforts to serve his legally mandated sentence. The alleged threats highlight a dangerous dynamic within the prison system, where informants face severe risks.

I don't know what to do – I just want to serve my sentence peacefully, but I can't – I'm afraid they might get rid of me at any moment.

— Paulius VaitkūnasThe TikToker expressing his fear for his safety after informing on fellow inmates.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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