“TUX” case in court: Defendants face up to 10 years in prison
The criminal investigation into the "TUX" case, which involves a pyramid investment platform that resulted in several Moldovans losing their money, has now been completed. As a result, multiple individuals are being charged and will face trial. The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) has not disclosed the exact number of scheme organizers who will appear in court, but it has indicated that investigations into additional suspects are ongoing.
The case gained public attention last year when several citizens reported being deceived and losing money after investing in the "TUX" platform, which promised large, quick profits.
The individuals brought to trial are accused of organizing and promoting a scheme through the platform, which was used for financial operations involving money and virtual assets without the necessary authorizations.
The investigation into the case took place between 2024 and 2025.
Promoted online and through messaging applications as a quick way to earn money, the activities of "TUX" were illegal because they lacked a license for such financial services, according to investigators.
Additionally, investigations revealed that significant amounts of money had flowed through electronic wallets linked to the platform.
Those involved played various roles: some were responsible for organizing, while others focused on promoting and attracting users.
If found guilty, they could face prison sentences ranging from 5 to 10 years and fines of up to one million lei.
During parliamentary hearings held in November 2025, officials from the National Investigation Inspectorate reported identifying approximately 50 organizers and promoters of this platform, with another fifty individuals still being identified.
Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the Head of the General Inspectorate of Police, confirmed that among the identified organizers, there were also former employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
At the same hearings, Arcadie Catlabuga, the Head of the National Investigation Inspectorate, estimated that while many people had accessed the TUX pyramid platform, a significant number avoided filing complaints. This was likely due to their awareness of participating in illegal schemes and potential legal consequences.
The investigative bodies confirmed that the reported damages were several hundred dollars per person; however, they could not determine the total damage incurred.
We remind you that “TUX” claimed to be a cryptocurrency investment platform, promising profits of up to 4% per day. In reality, investigators classified it as a pyramid scheme, which operated by attracting new investors to pay off existing ones. The platform became inaccessible in October 2025, resulting in investors losing their money. According to unconfirmed estimates from law enforcement agencies, total losses may exceed 48 million euros.
