Ilan Șor targeted by arrest warrant in ALDE case: 8 million lei for party control

Ilan Șor, a convicted criminal, is currently under a 30-day arrest warrant in connection with the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) case. He has been informed of the charges through a request for international legal assistance sent to the Russian Federation, where he is currently located.

Raids at Moldelectrica; Company pledges cooperation with investigators

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) conducted a raid on the State Enterprise (SE) "Moldelectrica" on the morning of Monday, April 27. The Prosecutor General's Office confirmed this information to Moldova 1.

Online scams caused over 270 million lei in losses in Republic of Moldova in 2025

Online scams are increasingly sophisticated and common, particularly fake investments, which are at the forefront of cybercriminal schemes. Authorities warn that the number of cases has risen significantly within a single year, and the financial damages have nearly doubled.

Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years for bank fraud

April 22, 2026, marks a historic turning point for Moldovan justice. A 672-page verdict, 19 years of imprisonment, and over 1.1 billion lei (approx. €56.1 million) ordered for restitution are the pillars of a sentence that shattered the ice of impunity.

Moldova speaker on Plahotniuc: One ruling is not a reform

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu warned that Moldova’s justice system still faces significant challenges, despite the recent 19-year prison sentence handed to fugitive oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc.

Chisinau police corruption: Prosecutors seek 30-day arrest

Moldovan prosecutors have formally requested a 30-day pre-trial detention for six officers from Chisinau’s Botanica Police Division. The officers were detained following a major anti-corruption probe.

Alexandru Bălan will be escorted to Republic of Moldova on Friday

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy director of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), will be transferred to the Republic of Moldova on Friday, April 24. According to Romanian media reports, he will be escorted by the Romanian Police to the Albita Customs, where he will then be handed over to the Moldovan judicial authorities.

Veronica Dragalin on Vladimir Plahotniuc conviction: “Result of years of hard work”

The conviction of Vladimir Plahotniuc demonstrates that the truth can prevail and the law can be enforced despite numerous challenges. Veronica Dragalin, the former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), commented on this development in a Facebook post. She stated that it is the result of years of hard work, courage, and perseverance from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, as well as from all those who contributed to this outcome.

Vladimir Andronachi and Petru Osipov remain in pre-trial detention for 30 more days

Former Member of Parliament Vladimir Andronachi and former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Victor Osipov will remain in pretrial detention for an additional 30 days. The judges made this decision in connection with the case involving the establishment of duty-free shops in the Transnistrian region and allegations of abuse of power. This information was confirmed by Emil Gaitur, spokesperson for the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organised Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) for Teleradio-Moldova.

Large-scale raids in Orhei: National Anticorruption Center probes illegal party financing

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) is conducting a major operation in the Orhei district as part of criminal cases aimed at addressing the illicit financing of political parties.

Former Democratic leader urged by experts to apologize and compensate damages

Former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc should acknowledge his actions, seek forgiveness from the citizens, and at least partially compensate for the damage he caused. Additionally, experts point out that the verdict issued against him reflects a situation that is "less common for the Republic of Moldova," in which "a person once considered very influential is being held criminally accountable."

Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in a closed prison

Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party, was sentenced to 19 years in a closed prison for bank fraud. The Chisinau Court in Buiucani pronounced the sentence on April 22, with Plahotniuc absent.