Convicted police colonel claims political persecution in Plahotniuc-linked ghost employment case

Valeriu Cojocaru, the former head of Moldova’s Special Operations Directorate (DOS), confirmed he is currently in Hungary after being sentenced to three years in prison on January 19.

Over 100 vehicles seized in Chișinău in smuggling investigation

Authorities are investigating a smuggling scheme involving transport methods, allegedly linked to citizens from the Republic of Moldova and Romania, following searches in Chisinau.

19 ECtHR cases highlight serious human rights violations in Transnistrian region

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated with the governments of the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation regarding 19 cases involving alleged serious human rights violations in the Transnistrian region.

Driver detained after serious Cimișlia crash that claimed the lives of a young man and a baby

A 36-year-old man was detained on Thursday, January 15, following a serious road accident involving a Mercedes car that occurred on January 14 on the R-3 road, heading toward the Cimișlia district, according to a police announcement.

Two prosecutors in Moldova clear external evaluation following pre-vetting failure

The acting chief prosecutor of the Political and Project Management Section of the Prosecutor General's Office, Gheorghe Borș, along with prosecutor Vitalie Codreanu, recognized for his involvement in managing the "kuliok" case, has been found to have no issues regarding ethical or financial integrity. On January 15, the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) approved the reports from the External Evaluation Commission, which recommended that the two state prosecutors undergo a vetting process for promotion.

Three doctors may face jail in connection with Comrat deaths

Three doctors from the Gagauzia Autonomous Region are facing up to three years in prison for alleged malpractice that resulted in the death of two patients. The Prosecutor General's Office has announced that it has submitted two criminal cases to court against these doctors, who are accused of failing to adhere to medical rules and procedures.

Ukrainian attempts to enter Moldova with six suspected gold bars

At the Palanca customs post, six bars believed to be gold were found in the luggage of a 48-year-old Ukrainian citizen. The individual was one of the 36 passengers on a bus preparing to enter the Republic of Moldova.

€2,000 for a driving test: Two people from Cahul detained for influence peddling

Two individuals from Cahul were arrested after allegedly attempting to profit quickly by soliciting 2,000 euros to help someone pass the theoretical and practical tests of a driving exam. They are now detained at the National Anticorruption Center (CNA).

LIST | Plahotniuc, Iaralov among former officials heard as witnesses in the “kuliok” case

The former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova (PDM), Vlad Plahotniuc, along with his former advisor, Serghei Iaralov, and several former deputies, will testify as witnesses in the case known as "kuliok" (which means "black bag"). This case involves the former President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, who is currently on trial. On Monday, December 12, the magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice partially granted the prosecutors' request and established the list of witnesses who will appear before the court.

Moldova’s Superior Council of Prosecutors approves integrity reports for Chisinau and Anti-Corruption officials

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) officially approved the integrity reports for two senior officials today, signaling a successful step in the nation’s ongoing judicial reform.

Mourning families scammed: The €10,000 corruption case at Chisinau’s largest cemetery

Chisinau prosecutors have indicted three public officials and a priest for allegedly defrauding over 70 grieving families at the St. Lazarus Cemetery.

Moldova targets foreign assets of Plahotniuc ally in major laundering probe

Moldovan authorities have issued several letters rogatory—formal requests for international legal assistance—to track and seize the foreign assets of former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi.