SCJ, final decision on Ilan Șor's case

The Supreme Court of Justice has made its final decision regarding Ilan Șor's case, rejecting the defense's appeals. Ilan Șor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for bank fraud. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling made by the Chișinău Court of Appeal on April 13, 2023.

Former president of the “Șor” Party from Fălești will stand trial for complicity in illegal party financing

The President of the Fălești territorial organization of the “Șor” Political Party will stand trial. He is accused of complicity in the financing of a political party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced the completion of the criminal investigation and has forwarded the case to court for trial.

Leader of the former "Șor" party from Ștefan Vodă will stand trial

Another member of the former "Șor" party, which has been declared unconstitutional, will stand trial. The president of the Ștefan Vodă territorial office of the party is facing charges of complicity in the illegal financing of the political party by an organized criminal group.

Judge Mariana Ursachi was dismissed after she failed external evaluation

Judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ), Mariana Ursachi, who failed the external evaluation, was dismissed from office. A decision to this effect was approved by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) during the meeting on December 2.

CSM gives green light: General Prosecutor can start criminal proceedings against a judge

Prosecutors can start criminal proceedings against a magistrate of the Chișinău Court based in Centru, suspected of having concealed certain data from his statement on wealth and personal interests. The decision was made by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 2, at the request of the General Prosecutor, Ion Munteanu.

12 judges leave Balti Court of Appeal: resignation requests on the agenda of SCM

As many as 15 judges from the Balti, Cahul and Comrat Courts of Appeal have decided to leave their positions after they were notified on November 7 about the start of the vetting procedure. The resignation requests have already been submitted and are to be examined at the meeting of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) scheduled for Monday, December 2.

Moldova renews push for Plahotniuc arrest over bank fraud

Interpol has agreed to revisit its July 2020 decision to deny an international search request for former Democratic leader Vlad Plahotniuc, following a request from the authorities in Chișinău.

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.