Russia sentences ICC prosecutor Karim Khan and judges to 15 years

Russia’s judicial system has sentenced the chief prosecutor and eight judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to lengthy prison terms in absentia.

More preventive and compensatory remedies”: Why Moldovans are filing fewer complaints with the ECtHR

The Republic of Moldova is making considerable progress in implementing the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). However, it still faces significant challenges, particularly in areas requiring substantial investment, according to Andrei Briceac, the Government Agent of the Republic of Moldova at the ECtHR.

Former Arizona Supreme Court Head ends service on Moldovan vetting panel

Scott Bales, the former President of the Supreme Court of Arizona, USA, will conclude his term with the Judicial Evaluation Commission of the Republic of Moldova on December 31. He has submitted a request to the Parliament in Chisinau to be relieved of his position due to retirement.

Six people and four firms face trial for smuggling wine to the United States

Four companies from the Republic of Moldova and six individuals were sued for allegedly smuggling wine into the United States. They claimed that the wine, made from pomegranate juice, was sourced from Armenia, despite it actually being exported from Moldova. The value of the smuggled wine was over 3.6 million lei.

Alexandru Machidon partly heard behind closed doors; committee rejected his request to review the second integrity issue confidentially

Acting Prosecutor General Alexandru Machidon was partially heard during a closed session by the Prosecutors Evaluation Commission. He had requested that the second aspect of his integrity be examined in a closed session, but the Commission rejected this request. The hearings are set for December 10 as part of a comprehensive vetting process for prosecutors, which includes evaluating their integrity, assets, and professionalism. On the same day, Prosecutor Vasile Plevan from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office was also heard.

Moldova corruption runs deep, say experts: Education and digitalization are key

Corruption permeates all sectors in the Republic of Moldova, occurring wherever human interaction exists.

Preventive arrest extended: Vladimir Andronachi to stay detained another 10 days in the major money-laundering case

Former Democratic MP Vladimir Andronachi, who has been accused of large-scale money laundering, will remain in pretrial detention for an additional ten days. This decision was made on December 8 by the Centru Court of Appeal, which upheld the prosecutors' appeal against the ruling of the Chisinau Court in Ciocana.

Driver attempted 5,000 lei bribe to police officer, faces fine 40 times higher

To avoid punishment after being caught with 900 packs of cigarettes without proof of origin, a 50-year-old man complicated his situation further by attempting to bribe law enforcement officers.

Seven-year sentence for 22-year-old who extracted one million lei via “Relative in an accident” scheme

He would contact victims and falsely claim that their relatives were involved in road accidents. He requested urgent money transfers for medical expenses or to prevent legal consequences. A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison after defrauding several victims and causing damages exceeding 950,000 lei through the "relative involved in the accident" scheme.

Corruption probe at Chisinau Housing Directorate: Five suspects placed in preventive arrest

Five of the seven individuals detained in the corruption case related to public procurement at the General Directorate for Housing, Communal Affairs, and Development of the Chisinau City Hall were placed in preventive detention for 30 days. This decision was made upon the request of prosecutors from the Balti Prosecutor's Office.

Harsh sentence for drunk driving: Prison term and vehicle confiscation

A driver was sentenced to 1 year and 10 months in prison, and his car was confiscated for the state's benefit. He was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol, operating a vehicle without a driver's license, and refusing to take a breathalyzer test. This announcement was made by the Prosecutor General's Office.

CSP dismisses prosecutor accused of student harassment: “Human dignity must be respected”

Prosecutor Igor Buliga, from the Râșcani Office of the Chisinau City Prosecutor's Office, was dismissed from his position by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on December 4. This decision followed the initiation of a disciplinary procedure in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving a student.