Moldova Targets Accounts Over Integrity
Moldova's State Fiscal Service (FISC) has blocked numerous bank accounts held by individuals facing integrity issues. The action was taken at the request of a commercial bank.
Among those targeted are Ilan Șor, a fugitive politician sentenced to 15 years for his role in the "Bank Fraud" case, and Alexandr Kalinin, a pro-Russian politician stripped of citizenship in 2023. Accounts belonging to Veaceslav Platon and Vladimir Andronachi, both figures in financial scandals, were also frozen.
FISC representatives confirmed the actions, stating, "The decisions were adopted based on the legislation on the prevention and combating of money laundering and terrorist financing." They further clarified that the account freezes prevent the named individuals from conducting financial transactions.
This is not the first time the FISC has targeted accounts over integrity concerns. Those affected have yet to comment. Some of the individuals involved are already subject to international sanctions imposed by countries including the US, UK, Canada, and members of the European Union.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
