On 7 January 2021, the Public Prosecution Service announced that it would not start a criminal investigation, because after a careful assessment it did not result in a criminal suspicion. The Public Prosecution Service stated that there was no evidence of gagging and professional discrimination. In addition, the Public Prosecution referred to the criminal immunity of the Tax and Customs Administration as part of the State, which also includes its officials who implemented the policy, provided that they do not act out of their own gain or interest.