Suspended prison sentence for "Aunt Raia"; Prosecutors challenge court ruling

The protagonists of an investigation conducted by journalists from Ziarul de Garda revealed how individuals working for Ilan Shor were recruited to serve Moscow. As a result, "Aunt Raia" whose real name is Raisa Surdu, was sentenced to three years in prison, with the sentence suspended.

Moldova sentences ex-bank director to 13 years in €153M fraud case

A Chisinau court has sentenced Grigore Gacikevici, the former head of state-controlled Banca de Economii (BEM), to 13 years in prison following a first-instance ruling on Thursday, July 30.

"Eurasia" organization declared extremist in the Republic of Moldova

The "Eurasia" organization, linked to the convicted criminal Ilan Shor, was declared an extremist group in the Republic of Moldova. This decision was announced on July 28 by the Central Court of Appeal, following the court's approval of a request submitted by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Authorities uncover cigarette smuggling scheme camouflaged in strawberries

Ukrainian authorities intercepted a smuggling attempt involving over seven million cigarettes concealed within a 15-ton shipment of strawberries destined for Romania. Following this, Moldovan law enforcement conducted 14 raids in the northern part of the country.

Wanted Russian businessman remains in Moldova after asylum and extradition decisions

A Russian businessman, wanted by authorities in Moscow for large-scale fraud, is currently in a legal predicament in the Republic of Moldova. He has been detained since 2024 after illegally entering the country and seeking political asylum. However, he has neither been granted refugee status nor extradited to the Russian Federation.

Ministry of Health investigates AMDM for alleged regulatory irregularities

Accusations of favoritism and unfair competition have led the Ministry of Health to conduct thorough checks at the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AMDM). Ordered on Monday, July 27, the inspection focuses on the registration of medical devices, as well as the circumstances surrounding the agency's decision to withdraw an appeal in a case involving two types of catheters that were banned in 2024.

Moldova court orders pretrial detention for three Moldatsa executives

A Chișinău court has ordered pretrial detention for two senior employees of Moldatsa, Moldova's state air-navigation enterprise, and house arrest for a third, following anti-corruption raids on the trio's homes and offices on July 23.

Police detain travel agency owner after families allegedly defrauded

Several families from the Republic of Moldova paid nearly one million lei for vacations that were never provided by the travel agency. Law enforcement officials have announced the arrest of the agency's founder and administrator, a 25-year-old woman.

MoldATSA abuse of office case: Three managers detained for 72 hours

Three senior employees of the State Enterprise "Moldatsa" were detained for 72 hours. Their arrests followed 25 searches conducted on Thursday, July 23, by officers of the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) and anticorruption prosecutors.

Moldova arrests three in €742k foreign-funded water scheme

Moldovan anticorruption authorities have launched a major crackdown on a tender-rigging scheme involving public officials and business executives accused of inflating costs on foreign-funded infrastructure projects.

Moldova court orders dissolution of pro-Russian Chance Party

Moldova’s Centru Court of Appeal ordered the dissolution of the pro-Shor Chance Party following a lawsuit filed by the Ministry of Justice.

Scam network selling fake diabetes "miracle cures" investigated after targeting several Moldovans

A group of Moldovans is reportedly involved in a network that illegally sold dietary supplements online in Romania, falsely claiming that these products could treat diabetes. An investigation by Recorder reveals how the scammers exploited the vulnerability of elderly individuals suffering from incurable diseases, offering them false hopes through their deceptive products.