Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas is stepping down from his post Monday, prompting the resignation of the entire cabinet in accordance with the country’s constitution.

Axar.az informs an extraordinary government meeting was called Monday morning, where Paluckas confirmed his decision.

"Having made the decision to resign as prime minister, I announce that the 19th Government of Lithuania is resigning,” Paluckas said at the start of the meeting.

“It may sound dramatic, but I’m stepping down – you will continue your work in an acting capacity until the new prime minister decides what changes will be made,” he added.

Paluckas said he would submit his formal resignation to President Gitanas Nausėda later Monday. He also thanked the ministers for their cooperation during his tenure.

Paluckas decided to resign after a series of embarrassing investigative reports into his past and present business dealings and law enforcement launched two pretrial investigations, raising increasing scrutiny over his past conduct.