New suspect detained over alleged $400,000 bribe scheme

Another suspect has been detained in a case involving an alleged $400,000 bribe. The man is suspected of facilitating the transfer of $60,000 through electronic wallets.

Ukrainian man detained for phone scams and money laundering

A 35-year-old man from Ukraine was detained in Căușeni on suspicion of involvement in a phone scam.

Vetting and salary reform in justice reduce some magistrates' income

The new salary reform project in the public sector could lead to significant disparities in salaries between judges and prosecutors who have the same seniority, responsibilities, and work within the same institution. Experts from the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) warn that the proposed mechanism, which ties reference values to the results of external evaluations (vetting), may pose risks to the independence of the justice system.

Former police officer will stand trial for allegedly fining Ludmila Vartic after her death

The former police officer who allegedly drew up a traffic violation report in the name of Ludmila Vartic, dated after her death, has ended up in the dock. According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, the document was allegedly issued in connection with a traffic violation committed by the woman's husband, Dumitru Vartic.

Ilan Șor's BEM case sent to court for pre-trial detention in absentia

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has indicted Ilan Shor in the case regarding the embezzlement of $100 million from Banca de Economii, accusing him of having played the role of organizer, instigator and co-author of the crime, committed by an organized criminal group. According to investigators, the acts occurred between July 2013 and September 2014, when Shor held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of SA "Banca de Economii".

Suspended prison sentence for "Aunt Raia"; Prosecutors challenge court ruling

The protagonists of an investigation conducted by journalists from Ziarul de Garda revealed how individuals working for Ilan Shor were recruited to serve Moscow. As a result, "Aunt Raia" whose real name is Raisa Surdu, was sentenced to three years in prison, with the sentence suspended.

Moldova sentences ex-bank director to 13 years in €153M fraud case

A Chisinau court has sentenced Grigore Gacikevici, the former head of state-controlled Banca de Economii (BEM), to 13 years in prison following a first-instance ruling on Thursday, July 30.

"Eurasia" organization declared extremist in the Republic of Moldova

The "Eurasia" organization, linked to the convicted criminal Ilan Shor, was declared an extremist group in the Republic of Moldova. This decision was announced on July 28 by the Central Court of Appeal, following the court's approval of a request submitted by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Authorities uncover cigarette smuggling scheme camouflaged in strawberries

Ukrainian authorities intercepted a smuggling attempt involving over seven million cigarettes concealed within a 15-ton shipment of strawberries destined for Romania. Following this, Moldovan law enforcement conducted 14 raids in the northern part of the country.

Wanted Russian businessman remains in Moldova after asylum and extradition decisions

A Russian businessman, wanted by authorities in Moscow for large-scale fraud, is currently in a legal predicament in the Republic of Moldova. He has been detained since 2024 after illegally entering the country and seeking political asylum. However, he has neither been granted refugee status nor extradited to the Russian Federation.

Ministry of Health investigates AMDM for alleged regulatory irregularities

Accusations of favoritism and unfair competition have led the Ministry of Health to conduct thorough checks at the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AMDM). Ordered on Monday, July 27, the inspection focuses on the registration of medical devices, as well as the circumstances surrounding the agency's decision to withdraw an appeal in a case involving two types of catheters that were banned in 2024.

Moldova court orders pretrial detention for three Moldatsa executives

A Chișinău court has ordered pretrial detention for two senior employees of Moldatsa, Moldova's state air-navigation enterprise, and house arrest for a third, following anti-corruption raids on the trio's homes and offices on July 23.