CNA seizes MDL 18M in Șor group illegal funding probe

The National Anti-corruption Center (CNA) has taken over the management of approximately 18 million lei (MDL) seized in the case concerning the illegal financing of a political party by the "Șor" group.

Organizer of the weapons smuggling detected at Leușeni customs, detained for 30 days

The organizer of the arms smuggling operation, who was detected in a truck at the Leușeni-Albita customs on November 20, was placed in preventive custody for 30 days. This decision was made by the magistrates of the Chișinău Court in Ciocana on November 28.

US citizens duped in Moldova $560K online vehicle fraud

Several American citizens were duped into making advance payments for non-existent cars, trucks, tractors, and farm machinery in an online fraud scheme managed by four young men, aged 20 to 25, from Chișinău.

TUX scheme: 20 searches in Moldova as fraud probe widens

Law enforcement operations are intensifying in the ongoing criminal case targeting the "TUX" scheme.

In Chișinău, a 13-year-old girl was assaulted; the perpetrator was jailed

A 13-year-old girl from the capital was sexually abused by a 27-year-old man from Azerbaijan. For the crime committed, the foreign citizen was sentenced to 13 years in prison, to be served in a closed prison.

General Prosecutor’s Office detailed the weapons found in the truck stopped at Leușeni–Albița

The weapons found in a vehicle detained at the Leușeni - Albița border crossing on the night of November 20 were smuggled into the Republic of Moldova multiple times by a "carrier" who regularly drove a freight truck from Ukraine. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, the truck that customs officials detained contained 26 pieces of ammunition, which included a complete set, a surface-to-air launcher, and a "Geran-2" drone.

Ex–“Șor” Party official from Anenii Noi sentenced to 4.5 years; must repay 2.9 million lei

The vice president of the Anenii Noi territorial office of the former "Șor" Political Party was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after the court found him guilty of complicity in accepting illegal funding for the party from an organized criminal group.

Illegal Romanian document network targets Moldovans; Suceava public institutions searched

On November 25, prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania conducted raids at 17 locations, including the offices of public institutions. This operation was part of an investigation into the illegal issuance of identity documents using fictitious addresses for foreign citizens, including individuals from the Republic of Moldova.

Illegal party financing case: searches carried out, former minister targeted

Officers of the National Investigation Inspectorate, together with police officers from the "Fulger" Special Purpose Brigade and PCCOCS prosecutors, are conducting new searches on the morning of November 25 in a criminal case targeting the illegal financing of political parties and money laundering on a particularly large scale.

Moldova launches new digital system for wills and probate files

Notaries in the Republic of Moldova are now registering inheritance and probate records in a new IT system for wills and succession files, recently launched by the Ministry of Justice.

Albița ammunition truck case: Three detained, prosecutors seek 30-day arrest

Three individuals detained in Chisinau in connection with the ammunition truck found at the Albita customs were brought before a judge on Saturday. Prosecutors are seeking their arrest for 30 days. Of the three suspects, only the director of the transport company involved in the case spoke to the press while being escorted into the courtroom. He denied any involvement and insisted that he was unaware of the cargo.

Ciochină case hearing: Court rejects defense request for new forensic examination

Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, attended a court hearing on Friday after receiving warnings from magistrates regarding his unexcused absences. Accompanied by two lawyers, Ciochină requested a new expert examination, asserting his innocence in the accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy last year. For nearly two years, the victim's mother has been seeking justice.