The 15th president of the territorial organization "Sor", sent to trial "for complicity in the illegal financing of the party"

The president of the Ialoveni territorial organization of the former "Sor" Political Party was sent to trial. He is accused of complicity in the illegal financing of the party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office completed the criminal investigation and sent the file to the court for examination.

Moldova wins legal battle over Chișinău airport concession

Moldova has secured a new victory in the international litigation over the concession of Chișinău International Airport, after the Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm rejected, on February 14, the claim brought by Komaksavia Airport Invest Ltd (Cyprus) against the Moldovan state.

General Prosecutor’s Office flags risks in PACCO draft law

The General Prosecutor’s Office has emphasized the need for extensive public consultations, legal and anti-corruption reviews, and expert assessments of the draft law proposing the establishment of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor’s Office (PACCO).

The Ministry of Justice rejects the PA head's accusations about "sabotaging" the Șor extradition procedure: "We respected all international procedures"

Veronica Dragalin, the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, has accused the Ministry of Justice of sabotaging the extradition process for Ilan Șor from Israel. In response, the Ministry denies these accusations, stating that it has submitted the request under legal and international procedures. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Dorin Recean characterized Dragalin's statements as politically motivated and emphasized that everyone expects to see evidence, files, and prison time.

Released from Tiraspol and detained in Chisinau: Moldovan citizen Anton Malîșev, accused of drug trafficking

Moldovan citizen Anton Malishev, who was released on February 10 by the authorities in Tiraspol, was immediately detained by Moldovan police on charges of drug trafficking. He is currently held at Penitentiary No. 13 in Chișinău, as confirmed by Diana Fetco, the spokesperson for the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), in a statement to Teleradio-Moldova. According to the source, Malishev is involved in two criminal cases on the right bank of the Nistru and has been wanted since 2021 by both the Botanica Police Inspectorate and the Rîșcani Police Inspectorate.

Veronica Mihailov-Moraru: Technical break in the vetting process. The Commission will resume its activity in a few weeks

The prosecutors' evaluation commission will restart its activities in a few weeks, as announced by Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru. She mentioned that there is currently a technical pause in the vetting process. The funding previously provided by the United States will be replaced with European funds, a topic that has already been discussed with representatives of the European Commission.

Prosecutor's Office requests arrest warrants for the suspects involved in kidnapping a Moldovan citizen in the center of Chisinau

The Prosecutor's Office plans to seek a 30-day preventive arrest measure for three suspects who were detained in connection with the kidnapping of a Moldovan citizen in the center of Chisinau on January 6.

Judges' Evaluation Commission: Vetting process is not affected by stopping USAID funding

The Judges' Evaluation Commission has announced that the suspension of USAID funding has not impacted their activities, and the commission members are continuing their work as usual. This clarification comes in response to statements made by President Maia Sandu, who suggested that the halt of external funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) would interrupt the evaluation process.

Dragalin offers new details on the construction of the Leova-Bumbata road

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office started a criminal case in connection with the construction of the Leova-Bumbata road, based on suspicions regarding the selection of both the design company and the company that carried out the works. The statement was made by the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, in an interview with the TV8 TV channel. According to her, the case was initiated based on suspicions of abuse of power.

Moldova’s anticorruption prosecutor responds to calls for her resignation

Veronica Dragalin, the head of Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, stated that she was asked to resign, mentioning this during the evening edition of Cutia Neagră on TV8.

SCJ conclusion: Judge Iurie Obadă was legally dismissed

The dismissal of Judge Iurie Obadă, who in 2017 ordered the arrest of Andrei Brăguța, a young man with mental disorders, is legal. This is the final conclusion of the Supreme Court of Justice, which emphasized that serious mistakes by a magistrate can be punished disciplinary, even if his decisions were not quashed.

Veronica Dragalin criticizes proposed anti-corruption merger

Veronica Dragalin, head of the Moldovan Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), criticizes the Ministry of Justice's proposal to merge the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office with the Prosecutor's Office for the Fight against Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).