Minister Misail-Nichitin: Most cases of electoral corruption documented by the police are confirmed by the courts

The police have documented over 26,000 cases of electoral corruption and illegal financing in the last two years, and the courts have upheld most of the reports drawn up by law enforcement officers, says the acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin.

After five years in court, former APO chief Viorel Morari acquitted on two charges, convicted for interference in justice

Viorel Morari, the former head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (APO), was acquitted of two charges: abuse of office and forgery of documents. However, he was found guilty of interfering with the course of justice. This decision was announced on Monday, October 27, after five years of examination in the first instance. Since the statute of limitations had expired, Morari will not face any criminal punishment.

“Theft of the Billion” case: The Ministry of Finance will seek compensation of over 39 million lei

The state is pursuing over 700 million lei in compensation from former MP Vladimir Plahotniuc in connection with the "theft of the billion" case. According to prosecutor Alexandru Cernei, the Ministry of Finance will be filing a civil suit to recover these damages. Additionally, the court has begun hearing testimonies from witnesses for the prosecution. On Monday, October 27, both former Speaker of Parliament Igor Corman and former presidential advisor Ion Păduraru testified in court.

Romanian passports for Russians obtained through false documents: authorities conduct searches at a company in Chișinău

Moldovan passports were issued to Russian citizens, who then submitted these documents to the National Authority for Citizenship in Bucharest to obtain Romanian citizenship as well. The Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), in collaboration with officers from the State Fiscal Service, uncovered a scheme involving tax evasion and money laundering. This scheme resulted in over six million lei in damages to the national public budget.

Head of Shor-affiliated “Pobeda” Bloc in Balti detained for illegal funding and electoral corruption

A 56-year-old man from Chisinau, who served as the president of the Balti territorial office of the "Pobeda" Bloc—an organization linked to the "Sor" criminal group—was detained on Friday, October 24. He was apprehended by officers of the National Investigation Inspectorate (INI) after allegedly hiding in the Transnistrian region for a period of time and coordinating illegal activities from the left bank of the Nistru.

Nearly 120 human trafficking victims in 2024: traffickers’ tactics to exploit the vulnerable

Human trafficking remains a significant issue affecting both adults and children in the Republic of Moldova. According to the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), 119 victims of human trafficking were identified over the past year, including 30 minors. Additionally, 320 individuals were brought to trial.

Vetting for lawyers? Igor Grosu welcomes the initiative. Veronica Mihailov-Moraru says it sends a political message

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu described President Maia Sandu's proposal for an external evaluation process for lawyers as "an interesting initiative." This evaluation would be similar to the one currently applied to judges and prosecutors. After the consultations at the Presidency on Friday, October 24, Grosu was asked by journalists about the appointment of the prime minister. He emphasized that sincere dialogue among lawyers is needed.

ECtHR condemns Russia for severe abuses in transnistrian region, awards over €100,000 to five victims

On 23 October 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued a judgment confirming serious human rights violations in the Transnistrian region. Four cases involving five residents of the region were successfully pursued by claimants represented by lawyers from the Promo-LEX Association. The Court established that the Russian Federation was responsible for illegal detentions, inhumane treatment, and restrictions on freedom of expression and movement. As a result, Moscow was ordered to pay a total of over 100,000 euros in compensation. While the Republic of Moldova was not found guilty, the judgment underscores the vulnerability of citizens living on the left bank of the Nistru and emphasizes the urgent need for protective measures.

Moldova corruption: Life sentence prisoners freed in amnesty probe

A number of prisoners serving life sentences in Moldova were allegedly released due to possible corruption linked to an amnesty marking the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.

Moldova's corruption fight: Justice reform must be exemplary

Corruption, described as a "chronic disease," can only be controlled through the exemplary conduct of state institutions and the prosecution of well-documented, high-quality cases.

Chișinău venue owner faces 15 years for cocaine trafficking

Police in Chișinău, Moldova, have seized a large quantity of cocaine that was allegedly divided into doses and sold to drug users.

Moldova: Court confiscates $430k in illegal cigarettes lacking excise stamps

A Moldovan court has ordered the confiscation of illegally imported cigarettes worth more than 7.7 million lei (approximately $430,000; £350,000).