Ex-SIS deputy director Alexandru Bălan detained 30 days in Romania

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy head of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days, according to Romanian media reports. This court decision can be appealed. He is accused of disclosing state secrets concerning Romania to KGB officers in Belarus.

MAI confirms: Vladimir Plahotniuc to be brought to Moldova on September 25

Former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is expected to be extradited to the Republic of Moldova on September 25, 2025. The information was confirmed by the Minister of Internal Affairs IMAI), Daniella Misail-Nichitin, after the government meeting on Wednesday, September 10.

Ex-SIS deputy director, accused of treason in Romania, detained for 24 hours

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy of the Republic of Moldova's intelligence service accused of leaking secret information to the Belarusian KGB, was detained for 24 hours, according to G4Media sources. He was questioned at DIICOT for about eight hours, G4Media writes.

Former Moldovan spy arrested in Romania on treason charges

A former top intelligence official is being investigated for allegedly passing state secrets to Belarusian security services, according to reports.

Greece’s Ministry of Justice has reportedly approved Plahotniuc’s extradition to Moldova, his lawyer

Greece’s Ministry of Justice has reportedly approved all three extradition requests submitted by Chișinău authorities regarding Vladimir Plahotniuc, according to his lawyer, Lucian Rogac. Moldova’s Ministry of Justice has not yet confirmed the information.

Former Moldovan MP Vladimir Andronachi faces new money laundering charges

Prosecutors in Moldova are seeking to have former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi held in pre-trial detention.

Deputy Prosecutor General promotes vetting

Sergiu Russu, one of the two deputies to the prosecutor general, has demonstrated high integrity. The prosecutors' evaluation commission has completed the assessment of his financial and ethical integrity.

Telegram leaks: Șor’s firms used to undermine Moldova’s democracy

Ilan Shor, who was convicted and is currently evading the justice system in the Republic of Moldova by hiding in Moscow, reportedly manages at least six companies. These companies employ individuals from the Republic of Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, and Tajikistan. Through these businesses, he orchestrates various activities aimed at undermining democratic processes in several former Soviet states, including the Republic of Moldova.

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.

Ciochină case: Review of prosecution’s video evidence nearly complete

A new hearing is taking place in the case of Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, who is accused of fatally injuring a 14-year-old boy in February 2024. The magistrates continue to examine the video evidence presented by the prosecutors. The prosecution claims to have reconstructed the route that Ciochină took on the day of the alleged accident. However, Ciochină denies all the charges against him.

Escapee from Bender penitentiary sentenced to 11 more years for robberies

An inmate who escaped from Penitentiary No. 8 in Bender was sentenced to an additional 11 years in prison for multiple robberies and assaults committed following his escape. The sentence was pronounced by magistrates in Orhei, as announced by the Prosecutor General's Office.

VIDEO // Private school raided for millions in tax evasion

The management of a private educational institution is under investigation by tax inspectors and prosecutors for allegedly causing over 11 million lei in harm to the state budget.