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Maia Sandu convenes Moldova's Supreme Security Council to tackle corruption

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, convened the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The meeting began at 1:00 PM, and among the key topics discussed was the possible dissolution of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) and the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Causes (PCCOCS), as reported by Ziarul de Gardă, citing sources.

Members of the SSC are expected to examine a proposal for dissolving these two institutions and creating a new structure to take over their duties.

When contacted by phone, presidential spokesperson Igor Zaharov and presidential advisor Adrian Băluțel did not respond to calls requesting details on the topics discussed during the meeting.

Tackling "political corruption" is the main issue on the agenda, reports Agora. After the meeting, the Presidency will issue a statement detailing the decisions made and the topics discussed.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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