Plahotniuc’s extradition suspended; to testify before Greek prosecutor in Romanian case

Vladimir Plahotniuc is under investigation in Romania for forgery, prompting the Greek Ministry of Justice to suspend his extradition to Moldova. A Greek legal source, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, reported that the former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova is also expected to provide explanations to a Greek prosecutor regarding this case.

New searches for voter corruption and illegal party financing. Authorities investigate organized crime group

On the morning of Thursday, September 18, officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate, PCCOCS prosecutors, and police officers from the "Fulger" BPDS carried out raids at multiple locations across the country. These actions aimed to address electoral corruption, the illegal financing of political parties, initiative groups, and electoral competitors on a large scale. Additionally, the operation targeted money laundering activities perpetrated by an organized criminal group on an extensive scale, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police.

Greece halts Plahotniuc extradition: Moldova PM promises investigation

Greece has suspended the extradition of Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, authorities in Chișinău have confirmed.

Fugitive former MP Constantin Țuțu 'in Transnistria'

A former Moldovan MP, Constantin Țuțu, has reportedly left Greece immediately after his release from arrest and is believed to be in the Transnistrian region, a breakaway territory not under the control of the central government.

Moldova freezes funds of pro-Kremlin politicians amid sanctions push

Moldova's State Tax Service (STS) has frozen the funds of former Gagauzian Governor, Irina Vlah, along with Veaceslav Valico and Dmitri Buimistru.

Plahotniuc’s lawyer absent from Court; state assigns public defender

Prosecutors are requesting that Vladimir Plahotniuc be tried separately in the "Theft of the Billion" case, considering his extradition from Greece. A new hearing was held at the Chisinau Court, based in Buiucani, regarding the only case involving the former Democratic leader. However, the hearing lasted less than an hour because Plahotniuc's lawyer did not appear. Consequently, for the upcoming hearings, he will be represented by a state-appointed lawyer, as requested by the prosecutors.

Bucharest Court of Appeal upholds ban on Ion Ceban in Romania and Schengen area

On Thursday, September 11, the Bucharest Court of Appeal denied the request made by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban to lift the ban on his entry into Romania and the entire Schengen area. Ceban's legal team announced their intention to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of Justice, reports Free Europe.

Police seize cash and documents in voter corruption case using mobile apps

On Thursday, September 11, police officers and prosecutors seized sums of money in various currencies, phones, laptops, bank documents, cards, and lists of individuals participating in the protests during 15 searches conducted in several locations across the country. These actions targeted a group of individuals with specific roles who allegedly attempted to corrupt voters for the benefit of the criminal organization "Sor" in anticipation of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Ialoveni group promising quick online profits dismantled, 8 detained

Eight individuals, aged between 19 and 49, were detained by the police on suspicion of orchestrating an online fraud scheme. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, this criminal group operated both in the Republic of Moldova and internationally.

Ex-SIS deputy director Alexandru Bălan detained 30 days in Romania

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy head of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days, according to Romanian media reports. This court decision can be appealed. He is accused of disclosing state secrets concerning Romania to KGB officers in Belarus.

MAI confirms: Vladimir Plahotniuc to be brought to Moldova on September 25

Former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is expected to be extradited to the Republic of Moldova on September 25, 2025. The information was confirmed by the Minister of Internal Affairs IMAI), Daniella Misail-Nichitin, after the government meeting on Wednesday, September 10.

Ex-SIS deputy director, accused of treason in Romania, detained for 24 hours

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy of the Republic of Moldova's intelligence service accused of leaking secret information to the Belarusian KGB, was detained for 24 hours, according to G4Media sources. He was questioned at DIICOT for about eight hours, G4Media writes.