Vladimir Plahotniuc and Constantin Țuțu detained in Athens. Ministry of Justice initiates extradition procedure
The former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc, was detained on Tuesday morning at the airport in Athens, Greece, while attempting to transit to Dubai. Alongside him, according to our sources, former PDM deputy Constantin Țuțu was also detained. The identity of the second individual was not officially confirmed, but it is known that he was part of Plahotniuc’s close circle.