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Interior Ministry confirms ex-MP Țuțu’s release: He bought a ticket

Constantin Țuțu, who was detained alongside Vladimir Plahotniuc in Greece on July 22, 2025, was released. He purchased a plane ticket from Athens to the Republic of Moldova and is expected to arrive in Chișinău on September 4. This information was confirmed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, prior to the Government meeting on September 3.

Daniella Misail-Nichitin stated, "We have information that he has purchased a ticket. He does not have any restrictive measures in place, so his freedom of movement is not limited, and we cannot discuss extradition measures."

When asked what will happen once Țuțu arrives in the country, the minister confirmed that the Prosecutor's Office will conduct an investigation based on the existing evidence.

Constantin Țuțu may return to Moldova; Prosecutor General did not seek extradition

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The Prosecutor General's Office (PG) confirmed to Teleradio-Moldova that it has not requested the extradition of Constantin Țuțu from Greece. This clarification follows reports in the media stating that the former MP, who was detained in July alongside Vladimir Plahotniuc in Athens, was released and is expected to return to Chișinău.

"The Prosecutor General's Office did not request the extradition of Constantin Țuțu from Greece; therefore, the institution is not in a position to comment on his situation in Greek territory," stated the response from the institution.

According to reports, Constantin Țuțu purchased a plane ticket from Athens to Chișinău and is expected to arrive on Thursday, September 4, at 09:30.

We remind you that Vladimir Plahotniuc and Constantin Țuțu were detained on the morning of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport in Athens while attempting to leave Greece for Dubai.

On July 23, following a decision from the Athens Prosecutor's Office, Constantin Țuțu was placed under preventive arrest. The former democratic deputy is currently detained at Korydallos Prison, the largest detention facility in Greece.

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