Moldova: Sandu calls for lawyers to face integrity vetting

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has called for lawyers to undergo integrity vetting, similar to the process already implemented for judges and prosecutors.

Border Police dismantle 90s-style gang

An international criminal group that specialized in organizing illegal migration, drug trafficking, blackmail, and extortion has been dismantled by the Border Police, with the operation led by the Edineț Prosecutor's Office in Briceni. Authorities stated that the success of this operation was made possible through the exchange of information between the border authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Vladimir Andronachi's accounts blocked by the State Tax Service

The State Tax Service has blocked the accounts of former Democratic MP Vladimir Andronachi. This decision was published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, October 16.

21-year-old gets seven years in prison for scamming elderly with fake accident stories

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison for committing fraud through a scheme involving false claims about relatives being involved in accidents. Along with several accomplices, he deceived multiple elderly individuals by falsely stating that their relatives had been in road accidents. Through this deception, they managed to acquire at least 550,000 lei from the victims.

Guțul–Popan case: The defense is seeking full acquittal, while prosecutors uphold the legality of the sentence

On Monday, the lawyers for Comrat Mayor Evghenia Guțul and Svetlana Popan, the former secretary of the "Șor" Party, once again requested the court to overturn their convictions. Similar to the previous hearing, both defendants participated via videoconference and denied the charges brought against them by the prosecution. In contrast, the prosecution argues that the evidence presented establishes the guilt of Guțul and Popan.

Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru: Justice reform was necessary to create a modern system that serves the public interest

On Monday, October 13, during the "La 360 de grade" show on Radio Moldova, Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru highlighted several key achievements of the justice reform. These include the establishment of new self-administration bodies within the Superior Council of Magistracy and the Superior Council of Prosecutors, the reform of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ), the modernization of the Constitutional Court law, the vetting process for judges and prosecutors, and the enhancement of the capabilities of specialized anti-corruption and organized crime prosecutors' offices.

Almost one million cigarettes seized at Leușeni–Albița customs; two men detained by PCCOCS

Officials uncovered a significant haul of nearly one million contraband cigarettes, which is equivalent to approximately 50,000 packs, at the Leușeni-Albița border crossing. Prosecutors from the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), along with Customs Service officers, found the cigarettes concealed in the roof of a truck trailer. As a result of the criminal investigation, two men— the driver and the alleged organizer of the transport— were detained.

New hearings in the Babutchi case: Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to five years for the anesthesiologist and the nurse

A new hearing is underway in the case of Babutchi, the businesswoman who died earlier this year during an illegal surgery at a beauty salon in Chisinau. The court is reviewing the evidence presented by prosecutors, who are seeking prison sentences of up to five years for the anesthesiologist and nurse involved in the incident. The victim's husband has vowed to continue pursuing justice until it is served.

Moldova must pay Platon over €17,000 for wrongful detention; Justice Ministry says the ECtHR ruling concerns 2017 events

The Republic of Moldova violated the rights of Veaceslav Platon during his detention from 2016 to 2020 at Penitentiary No. 13 in Chisinau, and must pay him 15,600 euros in moral damages and 2,000 euros in legal costs. The decision was made by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), which established that the total amount of 17,600 euros must be paid within three months from the date of the final judgment.

Ex-“Șor” party local leader faces trial for 8 million lei fraud, risks up to seven years in prison

The president of the Florești territorial office of the former "Șor" party risks up to seven years in prison after allegedly accepting and spending, including for the remuneration of some protesters, eight million lei from a criminal group.

Nisporeni woman jailed six years for forcing an orphan into prostitution in Chisinau

She allegedly kidnapped and forcibly transported a young orphan to Chisinau, whom she forced to have sexual relations for payment in several apartments in Chisinau. A 35-year-old woman from Nisporeni district, was sentenced to six years in prison for human trafficking for sexual exploitation, the Chisinau Prosecutor's Office announced.

Modern Democratic Party of Moldova’s activity is suspended for a year

Chisinau Court of Appeal decided to limit the activity of the Modern Democratic Party of Moldova (PDMM) for a period of 12 months, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, which accuses the party of involvement in subversive actions and illegal foreign funding. The party's leader, Boris Foca, rejects the accusations, calling the decision unfounded and claims that he will appeal it to the Supreme Court of Justice.