Canada sanctions 15 Shor affiliates over Russian interference in Moldova

Canada has implemented new sanctions against 15 Moldovan citizens and two entities due to their involvement in Russia's harmful interference activities in Moldova, particularly in relation to the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, 2025. The individuals affected by these sanctions are connected to fugitive convict Ilan Shor.

Plahotniuc's lawyer accuses Moldova of blocking extradition

The lawyer for Moldova's former Democratic Party leader, Vladimir Plahotniuc, has accused authorities in Chișinău of deliberately blocking his extradition from Greece.

Moldova’s new Prosecutor General set for appointment

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) is set to propose Alexandru Machidon as Moldova’s next Prosecutor General, pending a successful external evaluation of his financial and ethical integrity.

Moldova's legal system protects judges and prosecutors

Prosecutors and judges in the Republic of Moldova benefit from special protection mechanisms when their lives, health, or assets, as well as those of their family, are threatened due to their professional activities.

Moldova’s Constitutional Court elects Domnica Manole

On Sunday, August 17, the Constitutional Court of Moldova elected Domnica Manole as its President.

Moldovan judiciary ready to examine Plahotniuc’s cases, Igor Grosu

The justice system in the Republic of Moldova is now better equipped to handle complex cases, including those involving former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu believes that the ongoing external evaluations of judges and prosecutors are beginning to show positive results.

Sergiu Stati, ex-communist deputy and ambassador, convicted of illicit enrichment and fined 450,000 lei

Sergiu Stati, a former communist MP and ex-ambassador with special missions, was convicted on August 14 by the Buiucani Court in Chisinau for illicit enrichment. The court imposed a fine of 450,000 lei and prohibited him from holding public positions for a period of 12 years.

Ilan Shor linked to new crypto scheme aiding Russia in evading sanctions

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor has established a complex network to evade Western sanctions. An investigation by RISE Moldova revealed that Shor has infiltrated markets in Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates, utilizing a hidden server and money transfer sites. Sentenced to 15 years in prison in Moldova, Shor is believed to be conducting his operations from Moscow.

CSP will choose General Prosecutor's Office leader from two candidates

The competition for the position of Prosecutor General is nearing its final stages. The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) approved the files of two candidates and will conduct the interviews on Tuesday, August 19.

Swiss sanctions hit Russian influence, 'shadow fleet'

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.

Plahotniuc extradition approved by Athens court

The former leader of the Democratic Party, Vladimir Plahotniuc, could be extradited to Moldova. The decision was made on Wednesday, August 13, by the Athens Court of Appeals, which considered the request from Moldovan prosecutors to extradite the oligarch to Chișinău.