Expert: Prosecutor General appointment process must be accelerated

The president of the Moldovan Legal Resources Center, Ilie Chirtoacă, warns that appointing a new Prosecutor General with full authority could take more than six months. After the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) designates an interim Prosecutor General, a new competition will be held, and the required vetting procedure must be completed. This lengthy process poses a risk of keeping the Prosecutor General's Office in an extended interim period, especially during an election year.

Ion Munteanu sworn in as new judge of the Supreme Court of Justice

Former Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu was officially sworn in on Tuesday, May 27, during a plenary session of the Superior Council of Magistracy. Sergiu Caraman, the President of the Superior Council of Magistracy, congratulated Munteanu on taking on one of the highest positions in the judicial system.

Moldova probes power line & road project irregularities

Prosecutors are investigating potential irregularities in the tender process for the construction of the Vulcănești – Chișinău high-voltage power line, a strategic project for Moldova's energy independence.

Two candidates advance to interviews for Anticorruption Chief Prosecutor post

The special preselection commission for candidates for the position of chief prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has advanced Marcel Dumbrăvan and Octavian Iachimovschi to the interview stage. This decision was reached during a closed meeting on May 20, after evaluating their applications based on the eligibility criteria outlined in the Law on the Prosecutor's Office.

Hearing on George Simion’s Moldova entry ban postponed

The hearing at the Chisinau Court, based in Riscani, where magistrates were set to review AUR leader George Simion's request to lift his entry ban into the Republic of Moldova, was postponed to July 2. The court will examine the legality of the decision made by the General Inspectorate for Migration, which pertains to a classified file.

Moldova fights crime, interference with PACCO merger

The project to create the new PACCO structure, by merging the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) with the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), has been sent to European partners for consultation.

Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu chosen as Supreme Court judge

Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu was appointed by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ). This decision was made during a plenary session held on May 15, where five candidates were evaluated.

President of CSM about the creation of the Anti-Corruption Court: “Its need is unquestionable”

The need for an anti-corruption court is undeniable; however, its establishment will require time, according to Sergiu Caraman, the president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). He emphasizes that such a court is crucial for prioritizing major corruption cases and ensuring they are resolved within a reasonable timeframe. This step is necessary for restoring credibility in the judiciary.

Moldova probes prison release of life-term inmates

The Ministry of Justice in Moldova has extended its internal investigation into the release of several individuals sentenced to life imprisonment, following the enforcement of the Amnesty Law and recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Moldova’s top court struggles with judge shortage and backlog

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) in Moldova is currently operating with only nine out of the 20 judges required by law, amidst a backlog of over 6,000 cases.

Bashkan Evghenia Guțul's house arrest extended by 30 days

The governor of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, Evghenia Guțul, will remain under house arrest for another 30 days, until June 13. The decision was recently announced by the judges of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana.

Chisinau Court will examine George Simion's request to lift the ban, immediately after the second round of the Romanian presidential elections

The Chisinau Court based in Râșcani will examine on May 19 the request of the leader of the AUR, George Simion, to cancel the ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The hearings in the case "Simion George-Nicolae versus the General Inspectorate for Migration" are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., according to the national court portal.