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Mölder criticizes extensive collection of MPs' communication data
🇪🇪 Estonia/Estonian 3d ago Elections & Politics

Mölder criticizes extensive collection of MPs' communication data

Translated from Estonian.

Summary

Estonian MP Tõnis Mölder has sent an open letter to members of the Riigikogu, denying accusations of bribery and criticizing the collection of communication data as part of the criminal investigation. He deems the data collection unlawful and an infringement on privacy.

🇪🇪 Postimees Estonia

Member of Parliament Tõnis Mölder, who faces allegations of bribery, has publicly refuted the charges against him in an open letter addressed to his colleagues in the Riigikogu. Mölder has strongly criticized the extensive collection of his communication data as part of the ongoing criminal proceedings. He argues that this practice is not only unlawful but also constitutes a severe violation of his right to privacy. The MP's public stance aims to challenge the methods employed in the investigation and assert his innocence. This development brings a new dimension to the bribery case, focusing attention on the investigative procedures and the balance between law enforcement and individual rights within Estonia.

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