Estonian Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet tendered his resignation on Saturday following a corruption allegation.
It was reported that during his tenure in office, Laanet had allegedly been renting an apartment in Tallinn from his stepson’s company, with the expenses reimbursed by the state.
Local media indicated that since 2021, the total amount reimbursed has amounted to approximately €12,000.
“To ensure legal clarity and the peaceful functioning of government, I decided today that I will not be continuing in office as the minister of justice,” Laanet stated.
Laanet denies the allegations, stating that he decided to resign to “protect his relatives from public attacks”.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has accepted Laanet’s resignation and expressed gratitude for the minister’s service.
Laanet is expected to remain in office until President Alar Karis appoints a replacement.
Laanet was Estonia’s defence minister for a year until 2022.
He became justice minister last April.
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