Ciochină case: Review of prosecution’s video evidence nearly complete

A new hearing is taking place in the case of Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, who is accused of fatally injuring a 14-year-old boy in February 2024. The magistrates continue to examine the video evidence presented by the prosecutors. The prosecution claims to have reconstructed the route that Ciochină took on the day of the alleged accident. However, Ciochină denies all the charges against him.

Escapee from Bender penitentiary sentenced to 11 more years for robberies

An inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender was sentenced to an additional 11 years in prison for multiple robberies and assaults committed following his escape. The sentence was pronounced by magistrates in Orhei, as announced by the Prosecutor General's Office.

VIDEO // Private school raided for millions in tax evasion

The management of a private educational institution is under investigation by tax inspectors and prosecutors for allegedly causing over 11 million lei in harm to the state budget.

Machidon stays interim prosecutor general despite winning competition

Although Alexandru Machidon won the competition for the position of Prosecutor General, he is still serving in the interim role. Dumitru Obadă, the President of the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP), stated that Machidon will be able to assume his full mandate only after he successfully completes an external assessment of his ethical and financial integrity, and after the presidential decree appointing him to the position is signed.

Seven people, including a deputy mayor from Comrat, detained in the case regarding voter corruption and illegal party financing

The number of individuals detained in connection with a case involving voter corruption, illegal party financing, and significant money laundering has reached seven. On Tuesday, September 2, the National Anticorruption Center and the General Inspectorate of Police conducted separate operations, which included dozens of searches in Chisinau and the southern regions of the country, all related to the same criminal case. Among those detained are the deputy mayor of Comrat and members of a political party. Investigators also documented money transfers made through a Russian bank that is under international sanctions.

Marcel Dumbravan named new head of Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office

Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO) has a new head, Marcel Dumbravan, who began his duties on Monday.

Sanctions imposed on Buimistru, Valico for actions favoring Russia

Journalist Dmitri Buimistru and civic activist Veaceslav Valico were added to the national sanctions list due to their involvement in hybrid operations conducted by the Russian Federation against the Republic of Moldova. This decision was made on August 29 by the Interinstitutional Supervisory Council, which oversees the implementation of international restrictive measures, as announced by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Tax evasion of 12.5M lei uncovered during goods transport to port

The founder and administrator of a company are under criminal investigation for tax evasion and money laundering, involving over 12.5 million lei.

LIST: Canada sanctions 15 people over suspected Russian interference in Moldova

Canada has implemented new sanctions against 15 Moldovan citizens and two entities due to their involvement in Russia's harmful interference activities in Moldova, particularly in relation to the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, 2025. The individuals affected by these sanctions are connected to fugitive convict Ilan Shor.

Lawyer accuses Moldova of blocking Plahotniuc extradition

The lawyer for Moldova's former Democratic Party leader, Vladimir Plahotniuc, has accused authorities in Chișinău of deliberately blocking his extradition from Greece.

Machidon wins contest for Moldova's top prosecutor

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) is set to propose Alexandru Machidon as Moldova’s next Prosecutor General, pending a successful external evaluation of his financial and ethical integrity.

Moldova: Special protections for judges and prosecutors

Prosecutors and judges in the Republic of Moldova benefit from special protection mechanisms when their lives, health, or assets, as well as those of their family, are threatened due to their professional activities.