Prosecutors reopen investigation into pen linked to journalist Eglė Samoškaitė

Prosecutors have reopened a preliminary investigation into a pen suspected of being used by journalist Eglė Samoškaitė to illegally collect information. The probe, initially concerning the alleged unlawful installation or use of technical devices for information gathering, was revived by the deputy chief prosecutor of the Vilnius Regional Prosecutor's Office.

This renewed investigation centers on the circumstances surrounding the pen, which was reportedly linked to Samoškaitė. The legal framework for this investigation falls under Article 295 of the Criminal Code, which addresses the illegal use of technical means to obtain information.

The case highlights the sensitive nature of journalistic practices and the legal scrutiny they can face. The prosecutor's office is expected to examine the evidence to determine if any laws were violated in the collection of information using the device.