Ex-deputy minister gets 8 years in prison over alleged Shor group-linked actions

Former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Veaceslav Ceban, was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in organizing the assassination of two prosecutors from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in 2020. Ceban, along with six other individuals, allegedly gathered information on behalf of the convicted Ilan Șor. Among the targeted prosecutors was a deputy prosecutor involved in investigating the "theft of the billion."

Moldovan authorities aim to improve anti-torture measures

The Republic of Moldova's "moderate risk" rating in the Global Torture Index 2026 conceals significant vulnerabilities. In four of the seven assessed areas, the risk is substantial, with the most serious issues identified in detention conditions, police abuses, impunity, and victims' rights. Consequently, the seemingly positive overall score masks serious structural problems, warns the Promo-LEX Association, which collected the data for the Republic of Moldova.

Illegal valuables discovered at Chisinau airport: gold, cash and cigarettes seized

A man attempted to fly out of Moldova with ten gold bars in his luggage. He was left without his belongings and now faces sanctions.

Three Moldovans accused of illegal border crossing scheme involving €4,500

Three members of an organized crime group were charged with orchestrating the illegal migration of foreign citizens into the European Union. They promised citizens of Tajikistan that they would help them cross the border in exchange for 4,500 euros. The plan was thwarted when one of the migrants was apprehended by Romanian authorities immediately after swimming across the Prut.

Moldovan company allegedly tried to bypass sanctions to export components for Russian military aviation

A company from the Republic of Moldova allegedly attempted to illegally export components worth 21 million lei to Russia, intended for companies affiliated with the Russian military-industrial complex and subject to international sanctions. The attempt was foiled following an operation carried out by the Information and Security Service (SIS), under the leadership of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).

Moldova raids real estate firm in €690,000 laundering case

Moldovan law enforcement officers and anti-organized crime prosecutors have conducted 26 raids targeting a real estate company involved in a €690,000 (approx. 13.5 million MDL) money laundering scheme.

Russian FSB agent disguised as tourist arrested in Moldova for espionage

Moldovan authorities have detained a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer at the state border during a joint operation by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) and special prosecutors.

Two detained for 30 days after attempting to bring €168,000 into the country illegally

An attempt to smuggle 168,800 euros was discovered at Leușeni customs in a minibus transporting packages from Ireland. During the customs inspection, the money was found concealed within the walls of a refrigerated box.

Prosecutor’s Office resumes investigation into former SIS chief over 2018 expulsion of Turkish teachers

The file concerning Vasile Botnari, the former director of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), has been returned to the Chisinau Municipal Prosecutor's Office. This will allow for the resumption of the criminal investigation and the identification of other individuals involved in the illegal transfer of five teachers from the "Orizont" Lyceum to Turkey in September 2018.

Three foreigners found in wheat field after illegal border crossing

Moldovan border guards, in collaboration with their Romanian counterparts, detected a case of illegal border crossing by three foreign nationals who crossed the Prut River from Romania into the Republic of Moldova.

Main suspect in Beriozchi serial murder case sentenced to 20 years in prison

The primary suspect in the serial murders in the village of Beriozchi, Anenii Noi district, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for one of the criminal cases. This sentence was issued on June 18 by the magistrates of the Causeni Court.

Ilan Shor arrested in absentia in the BEM case

The Chisinau Court in Ciocana issued an arrest warrant for fugitive convict Ilan Shor in connection with the embezzlement of $ 100 million from the Moldovan Savings Bank (BEM).