Minor from Chisinau, sexually abused by a foreign citizen. The perpetrator, sentenced to prison

A 13-year-old girl from the capital was sexually abused by a 27-year-old man from Azerbaijan. For the crime committed, the foreign citizen was sentenced to 13 years in prison, to be served in a closed prison.

Weapons discovered in the truck detained at Leușeni - Albița arrived in the Republic of Moldova through smuggling from Ukraine

The weapons found in a vehicle detained at the Leușeni - Albița border crossing on the night of November 20 were smuggled into the Republic of Moldova multiple times by a "carrier" who regularly drove a freight truck from Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the truck that customs officials detained contained 26 pieces of ammunition, which included a complete set, a surface-to-air launcher, and a "Geran-2" drone.

Illegal financing of ex-“Șor” Party: Anenii Noi activist receives prison sentence

The vice president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Șor" Political Party was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after the court found him guilty of complicity in accepting illegal funding for the party from an organized criminal group.

Fake Romanian document network for Moldovans dismantled in Romania

On November 25, prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania conducted raids at 17 locations, including the offices of public institutions. This operation was part of an investigation into the illegal issuance of identity documents using fictitious addresses for foreign citizens, including individuals from the Republic of Moldova.

Raids in Chisinau: a former minister, targeted in a case of illegal party financing

Officers of the National Investigation Inspectorate, together with police officers from the "Fulger" Special Purpose Brigade and PCCOCS prosecutors, are conducting new searches on the morning of November 25 in a criminal case targeting the illegal financing of political parties and money laundering on a particularly large scale.

Justice digitized: New IT system speeds up Moldovan notaries

Notaries in the Republic of Moldova are now registering inheritance and probate records in a new IT system for wills and succession files, recently launched by the Ministry of Justice.

Ammunition truck case in Albița: Three suspects brought before the court as prosecutors request 30-day detention

Three individuals detained in Chisinau in connection with the ammunition truck found at the Albita customs were brought before a judge on Saturday. Prosecutors are seeking their arrest for 30 days. Of the three suspects, only the director of the transport company involved in the case spoke to the press while being escorted into the courtroom. He denied any involvement and insisted that he was unaware of the cargo.

Ciochină case: Court rejects defense request for new forensic examination

Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, attended a court hearing on Friday after receiving warnings from magistrates regarding his unexcused absences. Accompanied by two lawyers, Ciochină requested a new expert examination, asserting his innocence in the accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy last year. For nearly two years, the victim's mother has been seeking justice.

London notifies Chișinău of postponed Platon extradition hearing

The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova announced that the hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon from the United Kingdom has been postponed to May 11-15, 2026. This decision follows a request from his defense team, according to a response provided to Moldova 1 TV.

Police officer from Nisporeni detained for taking a bribe in a domestic violence case

A man from Nisporeni tried to avoid a sanction and escape criminal liability, and the policeman who was supposed to "help" him ended up being detained in turn. This is an employee of the Nisporeni Police Inspectorate, caught when he was illegally receiving 4,000 lei from a resident of the city.

Former MP Maria Albor, close to Șor, remains on the EU sanctions list: Court rejects her request

The General Court of the European Union (EU) has rejected former MEP Maria Albot's request to annul the sanctions imposed on her by the EU in 2024. These sanctions target her as a close relative of the convicted Ilan Șor. Additionally, the court dismissed her claim for compensation for the material and non-material damages she alleges to have suffered due to the sanctions.

Supreme Court judge shortage: Only 8 of 20 posts filled, former Justice Minister

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) is currently facing a significant shortage of judges, with only eight of the 20 positions filled. Presidential advisor and former Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru stated in an interview with IPN that it is essential to fill these vacancies in order to advance reforms in the justice sector.