Two detained in probe into undeclared bakery wages
A Moldovan bakery firm is under investigation for allegedly concealing €4.5 million (approx. 91.7 million MDL) in wages from tax authorities between 2023 and 2025, police said.
Searches uncover undeclared payroll scheme
According to investigators, the company's representatives allegedly concealed part of the funds allocated for employee wages to avoid paying income taxes and mandatory social contributions to the state.
During searches, law enforcement officers seized accounting records, mobile phones, data storage devices and information from the company's accounting software.
They also found envelopes containing cash that investigators suspect was intended for undeclared wage payments. Wiretapped conversations reportedly captured discussions about off-the-books employment at the company.
Company administrator among two detained
Following the searches, two people were detained: the company's administrator and an employee responsible for managing its funds.
Investigations are ongoing to identify everyone involved and establish the exact amount of losses caused to the state budget.
If found guilty, those involved could face up to 10 years in prison, fines and bans on holding certain positions or carrying out specific activities.
The company could also face financial penalties or even liquidation, according to the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).
Translation by Iurie Tataru
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