Human rights violations on the left bank of the Nistru are back before the ECtHR: Strasbourg seeks explanations from Chisinau and Moscow in the Ciorba case

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has requested explanations from both the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation after Ghenadie Ciorba, the president of the organization "Transnistrian region - Our common home," reported a violation of his fundamental rights. Ciorba claims he was subjected to an arbitrary trial and has been deprived of his liberty for over a year due to his critical stance toward the separatist regime in Tiraspol.

Former MP accused of unjustified millions risks years in prison

A former communist Member of Parliament, who later transitioned to democracy, found himself in court after prosecutors uncovered a discrepancy of nearly three million lei between his total wealth and his officially declared income. His brother is also implicated in the same case, accused of assisting in the concealment of assets obtained through illegal means.

Foreign language NGO accused of tax evasion scheme causing millions in damages

A tax evasion scheme involving approximately 4 million lei has been uncovered at a non-governmental organization in Chisinau. The director and accountant of the organization are suspected of deceiving the state between 2022 and 2024. This organization specialized in teaching foreign languages, according to the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).

Shor extradition stalled: No response from authorities

The authorities in Chisinau have not yet received a response regarding the extradition request for Ilan Shor. The procedure is still pending, and there is no clear deadline for resolution since international conventions do not specify a timeframe. This was stated by the Minister of Justice, Vladislav Cojuhari, during the "In Context" show on Moldova 1.

Maia Sandu discussed stronger cooperation against trafficking and organized crime with European leaders in Yerevan

Discussions on combating drug trafficking and organized crime took place in Yerevan. President Maia Sandu attended the second meeting of the European Coalition against Drugs, which was held alongside the European Political Community summit in Yerevan.

Moldova boosts resilience through first global agent exchange

President Maia Sandu has called for a decisive shift in the Moldovan judiciary’s handling of high treason, following the country’s first international prisoner exchange. The operation, conducted on April 28, saw the return of two loyal Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) officers from Russian captivity.

Russia will extradite feared criminal Vasile Rodideal to Romania

Russian authorities agreed to extradite Vasile Rodideal, a criminal originally from the Republic of Moldova, to Romania. Rodideal has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for serious crimes. His lawyer confirmed this information to the Russian press.

Promo-LEX: New Prosecutor General must prove independence from politics

The new Prosecutor General's mandate includes the obligation to achieve tangible results in the fight against corruption and to bolster public trust in the justice system. Additionally, there is a need to clearly demonstrate the Prosecutor General's Office's independence. This perspective was shared by Vadim Vieru, an expert from the Promo-LEX Association, during the IN CONTEXT program on Moldova 1, following President Maia Sandu's signing of the decree to appoint Alexandru Machidon as Prosecutor General.

Two anti-corruption prosecutors pass integrity test; Vasile Plevan fails vetting

Vasile Plevan, who served as the former interim deputy head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office under Veronica Dragalin, repeatedly failed the external evaluation test for ethical and financial integrity. Radu Palencu also did not pass the vetting process. Meanwhile, their colleagues, anticorruption prosecutors Vasile Disculțu and Iulian Diaconu, met the ethical and financial integrity criteria established by the External Evaluation Commission.

“TUX” case in court: Defendants face up to 10 years in prison

The criminal investigation into the "TUX" case, which involves a pyramid investment platform that resulted in several Moldovans losing their money, has now been completed. As a result, multiple individuals are being charged and will face trial. The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) has not disclosed the exact number of scheme organizers who will appear in court, but it has indicated that investigations into additional suspects are ongoing.

Kutaev warns of militant Muslim uprising in Moscow

Muslims living in Moscow are prepared to seize power when the time is right, according to a former Chechen official. The goal is to establish a favorable government and stop Russia from harming neighboring nations.

Igor Dodon case redistributed; Supreme Court of Justice says no interference

The case against former President Igor Dodon will be assigned to a different judge after the temporary transfer of the judge originally handling the case ends, according to the Supreme Court of Justice.