Reform MP joins opposition's security agencies oversight inquiry

Opposition MPs from the Isamaa party have sent a letter to Interior Minister Igor Taro asking for details on how the operational activities of the Internal Security Service (ISS) and the Police and Border Guard Board are overseen within the Ministry of the Interior.

The letter was signed by opposition MPs Henn Põlluaas, Mart Maastik, Jaanus Karilaid, Helir-Valdor Seeder and Ants Frosch. It was also joined by coalition MP Kalle Laanet of the Reform Party.

Laanet has previously been highly critical of the Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutors accused him of knowingly submitting false reimbursement applications to the Ministry of Justice and the Riigikogu Chancellery in 2022 and 2023 while serving as justice minister and an MP, based on a lease agreement with a related party – his wife's son.

The politician has said the charges were brought after he sought to replace then Prosecutor General Andres Parmas, accusing him of poor leadership. Parmas acknowledged that Laanet suggested he step down but denied any connection between that proposal and the charges. After being acquitted by the circuit court, Laanet stood by his claim of retaliation.

In addition, the Central Criminal Police has named Maastik as a criminal suspect in a case involving a prohibited donation to Isamaa. The case is at a stage where prosecutors must decide whether to file charges or close the investigation.

The inquiry also follows the Tõnis Mölder case. In April, the Riigikogu decided not to strip Mölder of parliamentary immunity. Following the vote, MP Raimond Kaljulaid (SDE) said the Riigikogu had expressed no confidence in the Prosecutor's Office.