Registrų centro vadovas has not confirmed resignation amid data breach investigation

A representative of Lithuania’s Centre of Registers has denied reports that its director, Adrijus Jusas, has resigned following a major data breach, LRT reports.

The denial comes after Prime Minister Ingrida Ruginienė demanded Jusas step down on Friday, citing a “serious leadership accountability issue” after more than 600,000 registry records were allegedly copied in a cyberattack. The breach, confirmed by prosecutors, involved unauthorised access to state data systems, including the Real Estate and Legal Entities registers.

“At this time, I cannot confirm any information about the director’s resignation,” Centre of Registers spokesperson M. Samkus told media, adding that Jusas is scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Economy and Innovation on Monday, after which further details will be provided.

Prosecutors launched a pre-trial investigation on Friday into the suspected illegal access, which originated from abroad and exploited systems administered by other institutions. The stolen data—primarily from fee-based registries—may have been targeted for commercial exploitation.

Ruginienė emphasised the incident undermines public trust in the state’s ability to protect sensitive information. “This is not just a technical failure but a matter of confidence in our institutions,” she stated, urging immediate action to strengthen data security and transparency.

Economy Minister Edvinas Grikšas echoed the call for Jusas’s resignation, stressing that “the public expects clear decisions and accountability, not excuses.”

The criminal investigation is being led by Lithuania’s Criminal Police Bureau, with cooperation from the State Security Department and relevant ministries. Authorities have blocked suspicious accounts and restricted system access as part of the ongoing probe.