SCM names new judges for Chișinău and Bălți courts of appeal

The Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) appointed new judges to the courts of appeal in Chișinău and Bălți on November 13, following a selection process.

Adviser to the governor of Gagauzia was released. Prosecutors cannot ask for arrest

Mihail Vlah, the advisor to the governor of UTA Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, was released after his 72-hour detention period expired. The prosecutors lack a legal basis to request preventive measures in this case, allowing Vlah to be investigated while in freedom. This information was confirmed by Emil Gaitur, the press officer for the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases, in a statement to "Teleradio-Moldova."

Minister of Justice discusses legislative measures to combat electoral bribery

Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, emphasized the need for decisive legislative measures to boost the fight against electoral bribery. She highlighted the importance of examining cases of electoral bribery in consecutive meetings without delay, revising the examination process for requests, and imposing discipline on the involved parties. This approach aims to prioritize the handling of corruption cases.

Corruption cases stalled: Judges or system?

The Chișinău Court and the Superior Council of Magistracy have responded to allegations by Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu that judicial delays in high-profile cases are the fault of judges.

CNA imposed fines of 5 million for electoral bribery

As of November 8, the National Anticorruption Center (CNA) has imposed fines totalling about 5 million lei for "passive electoral bribery," based on reports submitted by the Police.

Raids in seven districts on cases of electoral bribery, at 12 members of the "Sor team"

CNA officers and prosecutors are currently conducting searches in several localities in Hâncești, Călărași, Strășeni, Nisporeni, Criuleni, Florești and Orhei districts. The actions take place in the framework of seven criminal cases, started on acts of electoral bribery.

Case of mass disorder: Seven people, sentenced to prison

The seven people detained in 2023 for organizing mass disorder were sentenced to imprisonment from 3 years to 3.5 years. They will serve their sentence in a semi-closed prison. The decision was pronounced by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani, today, September 30.

Marina Tauber is prohibited from leaving the Republic of Moldova in the next 60 days

Update: MP Marina Tauber is banned from leaving the country for 60 days. A decision was ruled in the evening of Monday, August 12, at the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani.

UPDATE // 30 days of arrest for officials suspected of treason in the interests of Russia

An employee of the Parliament and an official of the Border Police - suspected of espionage and conspiracy against the Republic of Moldova, will spend the next 30 days in penitentiary no. 13. The decision was taken by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana on August 2, in the absence of the accused.

Maia Sandu's decree in the Stoianoglo case remains in force

The presidential decree by which Alexandr Stoianoglo was dismissed from the position of general prosecutor remains in force. The Constitutional Court (CC) declared inadmissible, on July 11, the referral of the communist deputies who requested the examination of the constitutionality of the decree signed by President Maia Sandu in September 2023. The decision is final and cannot be subject to any appeal.

Ten prosecutors resigned in the context of the ethical and financial evaluation. PA: "The situation poses a major risk for the institution's activity"

Ten prosecutors resigned in connection with the Vetting process. The information was made public by the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office on June 14. The institution states "with concern" that the situation creates a "major risk" for its activity, "considering the direct impact on the ability to manage high-level corruption cases".

Judge Sergiu Osoianu Fails Reevaluation for CSM Membership

The reevaluation of Judge Sergiu Osoianu, a candidate for the position of member in the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), has been finalised, according to an announcement by the Pre-Vetting Commission.