Plahotniuc’s trial will continue: "Many lives ruined by this person"

Lilian Carp, chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense and Public Order and candidate from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the upcoming September 28 parliamentary elections, stated that the repeated delays in court hearings regarding former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc will no longer be tolerated.

Chisinau man gets 6 years for fake “cheap car” ads

A 47-year-old man from Chișinău was sentenced to six years in prison for committing fraud on five occasions. He was also prohibited from holding any positions or managing property for a period of five years.

New raids for illegal financing of political parties

New searches are being conducted on the morning of September 30th as part of a criminal investigation into the illegal financing of political parties and electoral candidates, as well as money laundering. These actions are being carried out by officers from the Economic Crimes Investigations Directorate, with support from the police officers of the "Fulger" Special Purpose Police Brigade.

Former judge faces fraud charges over £115k debt

A former judge and court vice-president is now facing charges for allegedly defrauding three people of approximately 2.5 million lei (around £115,000) through fraud and breach of trust, according to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.

Eight electoral corruption cases in Chișinău, Ialoveni and Cimișlia

Botanica police officers, along with prosecutors, carried out eight searches in Chișinău, Ialoveni, and Cimișlia as part of an electoral corruption investigation involving a 29-year-old man associated with the "Șor" criminal organization. During these searches, law enforcement seized documents referencing large sums of money, a hunting weapon, about 30 cartridges, and a luxury car.

Court presents arrest warrants as Plahotniuc fails to appear

The arrest warrants for Vladimir Plahotniuc were issued on Friday, September 26, by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana, in his absence. The former democratic leader did not appear in court, citing health issues.

Oligarch Plahotniuc returned to Moldova: Sandu warns of bribery risk

The detention and extradition of former Moldovan politician Vladimir Plahotniuc is "good news for everyone," but his court cases remain a "critical test" for the national justice system, according to President Maia Sandu.

Vladimir Plahotniuc: Moldova detains former leader after 6 years on the run

Moldovan authorities are finalising the paperwork for the detention of Vladimir Plahotniuc, based on the four arrest warrants previously issued in his name.

Vladimir Plahotniuc extradition: The billion dollar theft case explained

Vladimir Plahotniuc, a highly controversial former politician and businessman, is being extradited to the Republic of Moldova six years after fleeing the country.

Former Moldova leader Vladimir Plahotniuc extradited on fraud charges

Moldova's Justice Minister, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, has announced that former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is to be extradited to the country on Thursday.

Moldova accuses Russian security services of backing 'mass riots plot'

Moldovan prosecutors have requested 30-day pre-trial detention for 12 people arrested in connection with their participation in military camps in Serbia.

Raids in Romania: Candidate Victoria Furtună among those targeted

Police officers from the Iași County Police Inspectorate conducted a series of searches targeting individuals from the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, or Russia who reside in Romania. According to judicial sources, one of the individuals targeted is Victoria Furtună, a former prosecutor and candidate in the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova. She is affiliated with fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor and is known for her support of pro-Russian sentiments, as reported by Stiripesurse.ro.