PCCOCS confirms: Gabriel Călin detained over illegal party financing

The leader of the Christian-Social Union of Moldova (UCSM), Gabriel Călin, was detained on the morning of Tuesday, September 30, in a case regarding the illegal financing of political parties.

Statement: Plahotniuc will no longer delay court hearings, the legislation was amended

Lilian Carp, chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense and Public Order and candidate from the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the upcoming September 28 parliamentary elections, stated that the repeated delays in court hearings regarding former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc will no longer be tolerated.

“Cheap” car scam leads to prison sentence

A 47-year-old man from Chișinău was sentenced to six years in prison for committing fraud on five occasions. He was also prohibited from holding any positions or managing property for a period of five years.

New arrests announced in probe of illegal political and electoral financing

New searches are being conducted on the morning of September 30th as part of a criminal investigation into the illegal financing of political parties and electoral candidates, as well as money laundering. These actions are being carried out by officers from the Economic Crimes Investigations Directorate, with support from the police officers of the "Fulger" Special Purpose Police Brigade.

Missing ex-judge charged with £115k fraud

A former judge and court vice-president is now facing charges for allegedly defrauding three people of approximately 2.5 million lei (around £115,000) through fraud and breach of trust, according to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.

Electoral corruption probe: searches reveal links to 'Șor' group

Botanica police officers, along with prosecutors, carried out eight searches in Chișinău, Ialoveni, and Cimișlia as part of an electoral corruption investigation involving a 29-year-old man associated with the "Șor" criminal organization. During these searches, law enforcement seized documents referencing large sums of money, a hunting weapon, about 30 cartridges, and a luxury car.

Arrest warrants issued for Plahotniuc in absentia; he cites health reasons

The arrest warrants for Vladimir Plahotniuc were issued on Friday, September 26, by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana, in his absence. The former democratic leader did not appear in court, citing health issues.

Moldova's Plahotniuc extradition: President Sandu calls it 'critical test' for justice

The detention and extradition of former Moldovan politician Vladimir Plahotniuc is "good news for everyone," but his court cases remain a "critical test" for the national justice system, according to President Maia Sandu.

Moldova: Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc detained after Greece extradition

Moldovan authorities are finalising the paperwork for the detention of Vladimir Plahotniuc, based on the four arrest warrants previously issued in his name.

Moldova: Vladimir Plahotniuc extradited from Greece

The plane carrying Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party and a controversial political figure, landed in the Moldovan capital, Chișinău, after being extradited from Greece.

Moldova: Controversial oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc extradited from Greece

Vladimir Plahotniuc, a highly controversial former politician and businessman, is being extradited to the Republic of Moldova six years after fleeing the country.

Vladimir Plahotniuc: Moldovan oligarch faces bank fraud charges

Moldova's Justice Minister, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, has announced that former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is to be extradited to the country on Thursday.