Moldova: Ex-MP Vladimir Andronachi remanded in new corruption probe

Prosecutors in Moldova are seeking to have former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi held in pre-trial detention.

Deputy Prosecutor General passes external evaluation

Sergiu Russu, one of the two deputies to the prosecutor general, has demonstrated high integrity. The prosecutors' evaluation commission has completed the assessment of his financial and ethical integrity.

Telegram leaks: Șor’s firms used to undermine Moldova’s democracy

Ilan Shor, who was convicted and is currently evading the justice system in the Republic of Moldova by hiding in Moscow, reportedly manages at least six companies. These companies employ individuals from the Republic of Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, and Tajikistan. Through these businesses, he orchestrates various activities aimed at undermining democratic processes in several former Soviet states, including the Republic of Moldova.

Interior Ministry: Constantin Țuțu bought ticket, expected in Chișinău

Constantin Țuțu, who was detained alongside Vladimir Plahotniuc in Greece on July 22, 2025, was released. He purchased a plane ticket from Athens to the Republic of Moldova and is expected to arrive in Chișinău on September 4. This information was confirmed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, prior to the Government meeting on September 3.

Review of prosecution’s video evidence nearly complete in Ciochina case

A new hearing is taking place in the case of Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, who is accused of fatally injuring a 14-year-old boy in February 2024. The magistrates continue to examine the video evidence presented by the prosecutors. The prosecution claims to have reconstructed the route that Ciochină took on the day of the alleged accident. However, Ciochină denies all the charges against him.

Post-escape robberies and assaults earn 11-year sentence

An inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender was sentenced to an additional 11 years in prison for multiple robberies and assaults committed following his escape. The sentence was pronounced by magistrates in Orhei, as announced by the Prosecutor General's Office.

Private school allegedly defrauded state of 11 million lei

The management of a private educational institution is under investigation by tax inspectors and prosecutors for allegedly causing over 11 million lei in harm to the state budget.

Dumitru Obadă: Acting Prosecutor General Machidon will assume full mandate after vetting

Although Alexandru Machidon won the competition for the position of Prosecutor General, he is still serving in the interim role. Dumitru Obadă, the President of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), stated that Machidon will be able to assume his full mandate only after he successfully completes an external assessment of his ethical and financial integrity, and after the presidential decree appointing him to the position is signed.

Seven people detained in the case regarding voter corruption and illegal party financing

The number of individuals detained in connection with a case involving voter corruption, illegal party financing, and significant money laundering has reached seven. On Tuesday, September 2, the National Anticorruption Center and the General Inspectorate of Police conducted separate operations, which included dozens of searches in Chisinau and the southern regions of the country, all related to the same criminal case. Among those detained are the deputy mayor of Comrat and members of a political party. Investigators also documented money transfers made through a Russian bank that is under international sanctions.

Moldova appoints Marcel Dumbravan to lead Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO) has a new head, Marcel Dumbravan, who began his duties on Monday.

Interinstitutional Council updates “blacklist”: two Moldovans sanctioned for pro-Russian destabilization

Journalist Dmitri Buimistru and civic activist Veaceslav Valico were added to the national sanctions list due to their involvement in hybrid operations conducted by the Russian Federation against the Republic of Moldova. This decision was made on August 29 by the Interinstitutional Supervisory Council, which oversees the implementation of international restrictive measures, as announced by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Authorities uncover multi-million lei laundering scheme

The founder and administrator of a company are under criminal investigation for tax evasion and money laundering, involving over 12.5 million lei.