"Having evaluated the situation as subject to constant political speculation and hindrance to my direct work, I decided to resign. Even though I have no doubts the reply from law enforcement agencies will be favourable to me, I do not wish that one person's problem disturbed the work of the whole ministry," Satkauskas' statement read.
Satkauskas started working as deputy minister of agriculture in February 2013. Since 2011 he has been a councillor of Kaunas City Municipality. In 2005-2008 the politician was deputy minister of environment in the 13th Government.