Jurisdictional vacuum in Transnistria undermines Moldova’s judicial integrity and border security

Moldova’s Interior Minister, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, has identified the breakaway Transnistrian region as a primary obstacle to justice. The lack of constitutional control over the territory allows high-profile convicts to evade imprisonment systematically.

Six men arrested for sexually exploiting seven girls, including three minors

Seven girls from socially vulnerable families, including three minors, were sexually exploited by six men. The victims, aged between 15 and 20, were lured with promises of substantial monetary gain but were deceived and forced to provide sexual services in several rented apartments in Chisinau.

Public land scams: 30 days of arrest for the mayor and deputy mayor of Durlești

The mayor of Durlești, Eleonora Șaran, and deputy mayor Mihai Enachi have been arrested for thirty days, along with two other individuals. They are involved in a criminal case concerning the improper dispossession of several land plots by the local public administration. Additionally, four other defendants have been placed under house arrest.

Shepeli, accused of recruiting assassins for Ukrainian leaders, linked to Shor: Russian funds used to corrupt Moldovan voters

Nicolae Șepeli is accused of recruiting 11 individuals to carry out attacks against Ukrainian soldiers and journalists, under the direction of Russian special services. He is believed to have ties to a network coordinated by the convicted Ilan Șor, which aimed to manipulate the elections in the Republic of Moldova.

Two girls abused for years; perpetrator lured them with sweets, clothes, and phones

A 67-year-old man raped two young girls over a four-year period. The sexual acts began when the girls were just eight years old and continued until they were 12. The perpetrator was sentenced to 20 years in prison, to be served in a closed prison.

Raids in forest expansion fund embezzlement case; 4 million lei in damages

The documents refer to certain areas as forested, but in reality, no trees have been planted there. On the morning of Wednesday, February 25, officers from the National Anticorruption Center (CNA), along with prosecutors and with the support of the Moldsilva Agency, are conducting criminal investigations related to the management of funds allocated for the National Forest Expansion and Rehabilitation Program.

37-year-old man sentenced to 20 years in prison after killing a woman in Anenii Noi

He forced his way into a resident's home, intending to rob her, killing the woman who resisted. However, the thief did not find any money in her home.

Supreme Council of Prosecutors imposes maximum sanction on Glodeni official

The Discipline and Ethics Board of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) has dismissed Ion Crișciuc, a prosecutor from the Glodeni office of the Bălți Prosecutor’s Office.

Deadly night in Odessa: Drones strike apartments and rescue units

Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least two people and wounded four others across southern and eastern Ukraine overnight on Monday, February 23. The strikes targeted residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, and an emergency response unit, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Drug den in Chisinau: five people detained

Law enforcement officers conducted a raid on a building late at night on February 22, where a drug den was reportedly being established. Five individuals were arrested, suspected of organizing and operating the facility.

Chisinau raids: Police discover narcotics, detain three

The police intervened in several entertainment venues in Chisinau on the night of February 21. Various types of narcotic substances were detected, and 29 individuals were tested for drug use.

Fifth suspect in Ukraine assassination plot gets 30-day pretrial detention

A fifth person was detained on Friday, February 20, for their involvement in planning assassinations in Ukraine. The Chisinau Court decided on February 21 to hold this individual in pre-trial detention for 30 days at the request of the prosecution.