Georgian wanted for contract killing caught in Moldova, extradited to Azerbaijan

A 45-year-old Georgian citizen wanted internationally for contract killing was extradited from the Republic of Moldova. Border guards conducted the operation based on a court order.

Moldova Supreme Court reaches quorum as temporary shifts end

The Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) of Moldova has reached its minimum operational quorum after expanding its bench to 12 judges out of the 20 required by law. Following the presidential appointment of five new magistrates on July 3, 2026, the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) formally ended its reliance on emergency temporary transfers.

New suspect detained in $400,000 bribery case

Another suspect has been detained in a case involving an alleged $400,000 bribe. The man is suspected of facilitating the transfer of $60,000 through electronic wallets.

Phone scams in Moldova: A Ukrainian reportedly raised funds via a "courier" scheme and converted them to cryptocurrencies

A 35-year-old man from Ukraine was detained in Căușeni on suspicion of involvement in a phone scam.

IPRE warns of salary disparities in the judiciary

The new salary reform project in the public sector could lead to significant disparities in salaries between judges and prosecutors who have the same seniority, responsibilities, and work within the same institution. Experts from the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) warn that the proposed mechanism, which ties reference values to the results of external evaluations (vetting), may pose risks to the independence of the justice system.

Ludmila Vartic case: Former police officer accused of issuing posthumous fine sent to trial

The former police officer who allegedly drew up a traffic violation report in the name of Ludmila Vartic, dated after her death, has ended up in the dock. According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, the document was allegedly issued in connection with a traffic violation committed by the woman's husband, Dumitru Vartic.

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has finished the investigation: Ilan Șor's case goes to court

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has indicted Ilan Shor in the case regarding the embezzlement of $100 million from Banca de Economii, accusing him of having played the role of organizer, instigator and co-author of the crime, committed by an organized criminal group. According to investigators, the acts occurred between July 2013 and September 2014, when Shor held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of SA "Banca de Economii".

Prosecutors appeal suspended three-year sentence for "Aunt Raia"

The protagonists of an investigation conducted by journalists from Ziarul de Garda revealed how individuals working for Ilan Shor were recruited to serve Moscow. As a result, "Aunt Raia" whose real name is Raisa Surdu, was sentenced to three years in prison, with the sentence suspended.

Ex-BEM head sentenced to 13 years over €153M Moldovan Bank Fraud

A Chisinau court has sentenced Grigore Gacikevici, the former head of state-controlled Banca de Economii (BEM), to 13 years in prison following a first-instance ruling on Thursday, July 30.

Moldova declares Shor-linked "Eurasia" organization extremist

The "Eurasia" organization, linked to the convicted criminal Ilan Shor, was declared an extremist group in the Republic of Moldova. This decision was announced on July 28 by the Central Court of Appeal, following the court's approval of a request submitted by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Cigarettes hidden in strawberries: Raids in Northern Moldova

Ukrainian authorities intercepted a smuggling attempt involving over seven million cigarettes concealed within a 15-ton shipment of strawberries destined for Romania. Following this, Moldovan law enforcement conducted 14 raids in the northern part of the country.

Wanted Russian businessman stuck in Moldova after asylum and extradition rejected

A Russian businessman, wanted by authorities in Moscow for large-scale fraud, is currently in a legal predicament in the Republic of Moldova. He has been detained since 2024 after illegally entering the country and seeking political asylum. However, he has neither been granted refugee status nor extradited to the Russian Federation.