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.

Analyst Alexandr Smotrov commented on global reactions to Evghenia Guțul's arrest.

The arrest and subsequent conviction of Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, have prompted reactions from several countries, particularly Turkey. Ankara's interest arises from the cultural, historical, and linguistic ties between Gagauzia and the Turkish people, as explained by Global Counsel analyst Alexandr Smotrov on Moldova 1's SCANER show.

Gagauzia challenges Guțul's conviction as "political"

The People’s Assembly and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia have deemed the conviction of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul "illegal" and "politically motivated" in the case of the former Șor Party's illegal financing.

Air conditioner dangers: How to prevent summer sickness

Even during the warm season, respiratory infections persist. According to the National Prehospital Emergency Medical Service, there were over 1,600 related calls last week.

Applying fines and criminal charges could deter electoral corruption

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.

Ilan Shor’s network helps Russia evade sanctions via banks, firms, and crypto

Moldovan fugitive Ilan Shor, who was convicted in the "billion-dollar theft" case, has resurfaced at the heart of an international network with significant financial and geopolitical implications. An investigation published by IPN reveals that the politician plays a crucial role in a complex scheme designed to evade international sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation. This scheme involves a network of companies, banks, digital currencies, and commercial channels operating in countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Egypt, and others.

Prosecutors’ extradition request for Plahotniuc will be reviewed August 13 by Athens Court

The Athens Court of Appeal is set to review, on August 13, the extradition request for former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc. This request was submitted to the Greek authorities by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova on July 24 of this year.

Plahotniuc extradition case debated on Radio Moldova; justice reform needs “rethinking”

The justice system reform in the Republic of Moldova requires a thorough reevaluation, and the extradition of Vladimir Plahotniuc has emerged as a significant political issue. Additionally, the convictions related to the Shor case may reinforce the government's commitment to combating corruption. It was also noted that the protests in Gagauzia could subside once illegal financing is addressed, as discussed by guests on the "Public Space" program on Radio Moldova.

Dozens of searches in Moldova over illegal financing, voter corruption

On the morning of Thursday, August 7, law enforcement officers are conducting 78 searches in several localities across the Republic of Moldova. This is part of a criminal investigation into illegal financing and voter corruption, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police.

Justice Minister on Judge Cucerescu: All authorities must act swiftly to punish those responsible

The situation involving Judge Ana Cucerescu, who faced intimidation while reviewing the case of Comrat Governor Evghenia Guțul, is very serious and poses a threat to the independence of the judiciary. This statement was made by Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru during the "In Context" program on Moldova 1, on Wednesday evening, August 6.

Judge in Guțul case receives death threats; CSM condemns attacks

The magistrate who examined the criminal file of the Gagauzian bashkan, Evghenia Guțul, was subjected to a wave of death threats, psychological pressure and attacks of unprecedented severity for several months, claims the president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), Sergiu Caraman. The intimidation campaign to which Ana Cucerescu was subjected included nighttime phone calls, messages with macabre photos – showing murdered and decapitated people – and spread in the public space through disinformation. The president of the CSM assured that the judges subjected to intimidation will be protected.

Justice Ministry sent Plahotniuc extradition request to Greece

The Ministry of Justice rejected accusations of delaying the extradition process for Vladimir Plahotniuc and dismissed claims that the authorities in Chisinau intentionally postponed sending the necessary documents to Greece. Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru stated at an executive meeting on Wednesday, August 6, that the Moldovan authorities acted "diligently and professionally." According to her, after the Prosecutor General's Office submitted the extradition request on July 24, the Ministry of Justice sent a separate request on August 4.