Moldovan feared criminal may be extradited to Romania, Russian court confirms

Russian authorities agreed to extradite Vasile Rodideal, a criminal originally from the Republic of Moldova, to Romania. Rodideal has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for serious crimes. His lawyer confirmed this information to the Russian press.

IN CONTEXT: Prosecutor General's Office faces independence test and trust challenges under new leadership

The new Prosecutor General's mandate includes the obligation to achieve tangible results in the fight against corruption and to bolster public trust in the justice system. Additionally, there is a need to clearly demonstrate the Prosecutor General's Office's independence. This perspective was shared by Vadim Vieru, an expert from the Promo-LEX Association, during the IN CONTEXT program on Moldova 1, following President Maia Sandu's signing of the decree to appoint Alexandru Machidon as Prosecutor General.

Vasile Plevan fails vetting; two anti-corruption prosecutors cleared as unbiased

Vasile Plevan, who served as the former interim deputy head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office under Veronica Dragalin, repeatedly failed the external evaluation test for ethical and financial integrity. Radu Palencu also did not pass the vetting process. Meanwhile, their colleagues, anticorruption prosecutors Vasile Disculțu and Iulian Diaconu, met the ethical and financial integrity criteria established by the External Evaluation Commission.

“TUX” case sent to court: organizers face up to 10 years in prison and fines up to 1 million lei

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.

Exiled Chechen claims Muslims ready to seize Moscow

Muslims living in Moscow are prepared to seize power when the time is right, according to a former Chechen official. The goal is to establish a favorable government and stop Russia from harming neighboring nations.

Igor Dodon case reassigned, Supreme Court of Justice

The case against former President Igor Dodon will be assigned to a different judge after the temporary transfer of the judge originally handling the case ends, according to the Supreme Court of Justice.

Ilan Șor targeted by arrest warrant in ALDE case: 8 million lei for party control

Ilan Șor, a convicted criminal, is currently under a 30-day arrest warrant in connection with the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) case. He has been informed of the charges through a request for international legal assistance sent to the Russian Federation, where he is currently located.

Raids at Moldelectrica; Company pledges cooperation with investigators

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) conducted a raid on the State Enterprise (SE) "Moldelectrica" on the morning of Monday, April 27. The Prosecutor General's Office confirmed this information to Moldova 1.

Online scams caused over 270 million lei in losses in Republic of Moldova in 2025

Online scams are increasingly sophisticated and common, particularly fake investments, which are at the forefront of cybercriminal schemes. Authorities warn that the number of cases has risen significantly within a single year, and the financial damages have nearly doubled.

Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years for bank fraud

April 22, 2026, marks a historic turning point for Moldovan justice. A 672-page verdict, 19 years of imprisonment, and over 1.1 billion lei (approx. €56.1 million) ordered for restitution are the pillars of a sentence that shattered the ice of impunity.

Moldova speaker on Plahotniuc: One ruling is not a reform

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu warned that Moldova’s justice system still faces significant challenges, despite the recent 19-year prison sentence handed to fugitive oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc.

Chisinau police corruption: Prosecutors seek 30-day arrest

Moldovan prosecutors have formally requested a 30-day pre-trial detention for six officers from Chisinau’s Botanica Police Division. The officers were detained following a major anti-corruption probe.