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Soldier who testified in Rupšys implant case dismissed from military; minister cited age
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Soldier who testified in Rupšys implant case dismissed from military; minister cited age

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A soldier who testified in the Valdemaras Rupšys implant case is being dismissed from the military.
  • The decision not to extend the contract of Nerijus Rimkevičius, who reported irregularities, was signed by Minister Robertas Kaunas.
  • The Ministry of National Defence stated that Rimkevičius's contract is not being extended due to his age, as stipulated by law.

A soldier who testified in a case involving former military commander Valdemaras Rupšys is being dismissed from the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Nerijus Rimkevičius, who reported irregularities within the Dr. Jonas Basanavičius Military Medicine Service, will not have his professional military service contract extended.

The decision was made following a commission's recommendation from the Ministry of National Defence (KAM) and was signed by Minister Robertas Kaunas. The ministry stated that Rimkevičius's contract is not being renewed because he has reached the age limit set by law for professional military service.

Rimkevičius's testimony was part of the ongoing implant case concerning Rupšys. His dismissal comes after he reportedly spoke out about alleged misconduct within the military medical service, raising questions about potential repercussions for whistleblowers within the armed forces.

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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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