Plahotniuc extradition shows justice is working in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova has proven, through its recent actions, its capacity to bring to justice individuals involved in high-profile corruption and organized crime, such as Vladimir Plahotniuc.

Rigged auctions in Chisinau schools and kindergartens: nine people, including directors, under criminal investigation

Problematic public procurement practices have been identified in educational institutions in Chisinau. On Thursday, November 6, anti-corruption officers and prosecutors conducted searches at multiple kindergartens and schools as part of a criminal investigation into corruption and abuse of office. Nine individuals are currently under investigation, including the director of the General Directorate of Education, Youth, and Sports (DGETS), two school principals, a kindergarten manager, and several business representatives.

Two people from Călărași, detained for blackmail: they demanded 12,000 euros for an alleged gold theft

He spent the night at a fellow villager's house, and that night almost cost him 12,000 euros. A man from Călărași was accused by two villagers of stealing 200 grams of gold and was subsequently blackmailed into paying a debt of 12,000 euros.

Searches at the founders of the "TUX" platform: five people detained

Five individuals, aged between 30 and 45, including the founders of the investment platform "TUX," were detained for 72 hours on the morning of November 6. The arrests followed 28 searches conducted as part of an investigation into the "TUX" platform, which is suspected of engaging in illicit entrepreneurial activities, money laundering, and tax evasion.

Vladimir Moscalciuc, alias "Makena", definitively sentenced to 25 years in prison

Centru Court of Appeals has increased the sentence of Vladimir Moscalciuc, the head of the Makena criminal organization, to 25 years in prison. This decision follows an appeal by prosecutors from the PCCOCS, who argued that the original sentence of 21 years was too lenient. Moscalciuc was convicted for ordering the assassination of a rival criminal leader in a closed-regime prison in 2008.

Țuțu trial enters final phase: prosecutors will present final arguments on November 7

During a recent court hearing, the lawyers of former Democratic MP Constantin Țuțu reiterated their arguments concerning several inequities observed during the criminal investigation. They requested the termination of the criminal trial. The hearing took place once again without the presence of the defendant, who faces charges of influence peddling and illicit enrichment.

EU REPORT | Anti-corruption reforms advance, but staff shortages and hybrid pressures slow Moldova’s progress

The Republic of Moldova is making notable progress in areas such as justice, combating organized crime, and border management. However, the effectiveness of law enforcement institutions remains hindered by limited resources, high staff turnover, and the need to fully align with EU standards and directives. This information is outlined in the latest enlargement report approved by the European Commission on November 4.

Unjustified wealth of over one million lei, discovered by ANI at Evghenia Guțul

Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, is currently in detention after being sentenced to seven years in prison by a first-instance court for illegally financing the former "Șor" Party. The National Integrity Authority (ANI) discovered a discrepancy of over 1,249,000 lei between the assets owned by the Guțul family and their reported income from 2024 to 2025, which Guțul was unable to justify.

Chisinau lyceum director facing corruption probe could have her degrees revoked

Natalia Bulat, the director of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Theoretical Lyceum in Chisinau, has recently been detained in a corruption case. As a result, she may lose her teaching and managerial degrees. Dan Perciun, the Minister of Education and Research, announced that the lyceum has already begun internal procedures to assess the director's integrity.

Three convicted for trafficking drugs via Telegram in Chisinau

Three individuals, including one from Ukraine, were sentenced to prison for their involvement in a network that distributed drugs on a particularly large scale in the Republic of Moldova. They would divide the drugs into small doses and hide them in various locations around Chisinau, where clients would pick them up after communicating through the Telegram app.

Moldovan Health Minister: “It’s a fake”, commenting on Romanian investigations into diploma recognition

The Minister of Health and former rector of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau, Emil Ceban, responded to reports about searches conducted by Romanian authorities concerning the recognition of medical diplomas for doctors who allegedly completed their residency in the Republic of Moldova. The Minister firmly denies the accusations that some doctors obtained their diplomas without physically attending their studies.

Judicial reform Moldova: Only 37% pass vetting so far

The Judges' Evaluation Commission in Moldova has notified 181 judges and candidates by the end of October. Strikingly, 63 of them, a figure representing 39%, have either resigned or withdrawn, opting to leave the system before undergoing the crucial vetting process.