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).

Government faces backlash over reduced corruption penalties

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has rejected accusations by the Ministry of Justice, which alleged that the institution "misinterpreted" and "showed bias" in its assessment of recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Moldova’s judicial crisis: Staffing shortages and reform plans

The judicial system in the Republic of Moldova is experiencing a significant staffing shortage, particularly in the context of ethical and financial integrity evaluations.

SCJ, final decision on Ilan Șor's case

The Supreme Court of Justice has made its final decision regarding Ilan Șor's case, rejecting the defense's appeals. Ilan Șor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for bank fraud. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling made by the Chișinău Court of Appeal on April 13, 2023.

Former president of the “Șor” Party from Fălești will stand trial for complicity in illegal party financing

The President of the Fălești territorial organization of the “Șor” Political Party will stand trial. He is accused of complicity in the financing of a political party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced the completion of the criminal investigation and has forwarded the case to court for trial.

Another member of Șor's party, declared unconstitutional, will stand up trial. She risks up to seven years in prison

Another member of the former "Șor" party, which has been declared unconstitutional, will stand trial. The president of the Ștefan Vodă territorial office of the party is facing charges of complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.

Judge Mariana Ursachi was dismissed after she failed external evaluation

Judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ), Mariana Ursachi, who failed the external evaluation, was dismissed from office. A decision to this effect was approved by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) during the meeting on December 2.

CSM gives green light: General Prosecutor can start criminal proceedings against a judge

Prosecutors can start criminal proceedings against a magistrate of the Chișinău Court based in Centru, suspected of having concealed certain data from his statement on wealth and personal interests. The decision was made by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 2, at the request of the General Prosecutor, Ion Munteanu.