Authorities investigate cases of organised transportation of voters to polling stations
Authorities are currently investigating instances of organized voter transportation to polling stations, both within the Republic of Moldova and internationally, particularly from Russia to Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, to influence voter turnout. The General Police Inspectorate and the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) have highlighted these irregularities following the emergence of photos on social media depicting groups of Moldovans being transported to polling locations. Citizens are encouraged to report such cases to the 112 emergency service as part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that votes remain free from external influence.
"The authorities have gathered reasonable evidence of organized land and air transport aimed at facilitating voter turnout in Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Additionally, violations have been reported within the country. Electoral officials have been trained to document and record all instances of electoral law violations. The commission is working closely with relevant agencies, and these cases will be thoroughly analyzed to uncover all pertinent details," stated the CEC.
National authorities are verifying evidence that suggests organized charter flights may be facilitating transportation from Russia to Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Turkey to affect voter turnout. Citizens who observe such irregularities are urged to report them through the 112 national emergency service.
"Measures are taken to protect the integrity of the electoral process and to ensure that every citizen's vote is expressed freely, without undue pressure or influence," announced the IGP.
We remind you that the organized transportation of voters to the polling station on the day of voting, to determine them to exercise their electoral rights, is sanctioned with a fine from 3 thousand to 6 thousand lei for individuals and from 9 thousand to 15 thousand lei thousands of lei for legal entities, with or without deprivation of the right to carry out a certain activity for a period of 6 months to a year.
According to the information presented by the Police, four cases of unauthorized electoral display were reported in Chisinau, Edineț and Soroca. Also today there were ten cases of campaigning, most of them in Chisinau.
Law enforcement officials have reported 11 instances of ballot paper photography. Additional irregularities include violations of voting rights in Chisinau, vote-buying, and issues with damaged stamps and ballot papers. Furthermore, there were six cases of voter transportation to Drochia, Dubăsari, Hîncești, and Edineț.
Additionally, ten other incidents were noted, including the presence of intoxicated individuals at polling stations, conflicts, and unruly behavior.
