Israeli citizen caught at Tudora customs with concealed pistols and ammunition

A 20-year-old Israeli citizen is being investigated by the authorities after attempting to illegally bring two air pistols and ammunition for them into the Republic of Moldova. The incident was recorded at the Tudora customs post.

Moldova prepares 2027–2031 justice strategy for EU path

Moldova's Ministry of Justice is drafting a new 2027–2031 strategic program to ensure reform continuity and modernize the judiciary ahead of European Union accession, Minister Vladislav Cojuhari announced on Wednesday.

Moldova approves new transparency rules for top court

The Moldovan government endorsed legislative amendments on Wednesday to establish transparent and competitive selection rules for Constitutional Court judges, aligning national judicial appointments with Venice Commission recommendations and European rule-of-law standards.

A 25-year-old man sold a property and took loans to pay scammers over 627,000 lei

A 25-year-old man from Hâncești was defrauded of over 627,000 lei in a telephone scam orchestrated by individuals posing as representatives of a mobile phone company and a bank. The incident was recently reported to the police, although the scheme happened between August 28 and September 12.

"Urgent driving test appointments" are a new scam. ASP: 'Do not share personal data'

The Public Services Agency (ASP) is alerting citizens about a new fraudulent scheme that promises "urgent appointments" for driving tests, stressing that these services are illegal and unauthorized.

Prosecutors seek six-year sentences for Iurie Leancă and former officials in the airport concession case

Prosecutors are seeking a six-year prison sentence for Iurie Leancă, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, in connection with the concession of Chișinău International Airport. Prosecutor Victor Muntean made this request on September 14 during the hearing that marked the beginning of judicial arguments in the case. Other well-known defendants facing similar potential sentences include Valeriu Lazăr, the former Minister of Economy; Tudor Copaci, the former head of the Public Property Agency; and Petru Jardan, the former Member of Parliament and former director of Chișinău International Airport.

Union of Lawyers app offers free legal assistance requests

The Union of Lawyers of the Republic of Moldova has launched a digital platform called ilaw.md. This tool connects citizens directly with verified lawyers. The application lets clients submit legal requests for free and receive offers from specialists based on their expertise and location.

Moldovan lawyers warn of state pressure as AI debate grows

Moldovan lawyers warned on Thursday that state encroachment threatens judicial independence, speaking at an international conference in Chisinau addressing artificial intelligence, professional secrecy, and stalled European human rights treaties.

Moldova prosecutors reject parliament chief's vetting claims

Moldova's Superior Council of Prosecutors rejected accusations by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu on Wednesday, denying allegations that the body undermines judicial vetting by refusing to rubber-stamp commission reports.

Romanian DSU head indicted in SMURD helicopter acquisition case

Raed Arafat, the head of Romania's Department for Emergencies (DSU), is under investigation in a criminal case concerning the replacement of a SMURD helicopter that crashed ten years ago near Haragîș, Cantemir district.

Veaceslav Platon faces trial for attempted illegal acquisition of over 400 million lei in "Moldova-Agroindbank" shares

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has concluded its criminal investigation and has sent the case to court. Veaceslav Platon is accused of orchestrating a scheme to illegally acquire 43.11% of the shares in "Moldova-Agroindbank." Marcel Dumbrăvan, head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, made the announcement on September 11.

Moldovan prosecutor dismissed for missing case files and stalled proceedings

Prosecutor Andrei Dulgheru of the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor's Office was dismissed from his position after the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) rejected, during its September 11 meeting, the appeals filed against the disciplinary sanction previously imposed by the Disciplinary and Ethics Board.