Russia announced a wanted notice against former Latvian Economy Minister Jānis Vitenbergs and several other officials from Baltic states and Poland on alleged criminal charges.

On May 16, 2024, Russian authorities issued search notices for former Latvian Economy Minister Jānis Vitenbergs, former Police and Border Guard Department Director General Edvīns Varahe, former Minister Urmas Reinsalu of Estonia, and other current and former officials from Baltic states and Poland. Russia accuses these individuals of criminal activities and has issued the notices via INTERPOL. The agents of the Russian Investigative Committee stated that as of May 10, 2024, 59 criminal cases were opened against 143 Latvian nationals suspected of crimes in Russian territory. The announcement is seen as part of Russia's broader political and legal strategy against Baltic and Polish officials amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The former minister Mikus Hielsbergs and others are also named. The move illustrates Russia's ongoing use of lawfare and legal pressure as a tool targeting officials from these countries.