Tax evasion of 12.5M lei uncovered during goods transport to port

The founder and administrator of a company are under criminal investigation for tax evasion and money laundering, involving over 12.5 million lei.

LIST: Canada sanctions 15 people over suspected Russian interference in Moldova

Canada has implemented new sanctions against 15 Moldovan citizens and two entities due to their involvement in Russia's harmful interference activities in Moldova, particularly in relation to the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, 2025. The individuals affected by these sanctions are connected to fugitive convict Ilan Shor.

Lawyer accuses Moldova of blocking Plahotniuc extradition

The lawyer for Moldova's former Democratic Party leader, Vladimir Plahotniuc, has accused authorities in Chișinău of deliberately blocking his extradition from Greece.

Machidon wins contest for Moldova's top prosecutor

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) is set to propose Alexandru Machidon as Moldova’s next Prosecutor General, pending a successful external evaluation of his financial and ethical integrity.

Moldova: Special protections for judges and prosecutors

Prosecutors and judges in the Republic of Moldova benefit from special protection mechanisms when their lives, health, or assets, as well as those of their family, are threatened due to their professional activities.

Domnica Manole elected president of Moldova’s Constitutional Court

On Sunday, August 17, the Constitutional Court of Moldova elected Domnica Manole as its President.

Parliament Speaker optimistic on Plahotniuc's cases: "External evaluation is yielding results"

The justice system in the Republic of Moldova is now better equipped to handle complex cases, including those involving former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu believes that the ongoing external evaluations of judges and prosecutors are beginning to show positive results.

Ex-communist MP Sergiu Stati convicted of illicit enrichment: nearly 2 million lei in illegal income

Sergiu Stati, a former communist MP and ex-ambassador with special missions, was convicted on August 14 by the Buiucani Court in Chisinau for illicit enrichment. The court imposed a fine of 450,000 lei and prohibited him from holding public positions for a period of 12 years.

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor linked to new crypto scheme aiding Russia in evading sanctions

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor has established a complex network to evade Western sanctions. An investigation by RISE Moldova revealed that Shor has infiltrated markets in Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates, utilizing a hidden server and money transfer sites. Sentenced to 15 years in prison in Moldova, Shor is believed to be conducting his operations from Moscow.

Future Prosecutor General of Moldova may be appointed August 19

The competition for the position of Prosecutor General is nearing its final stages. The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) approved the files of two candidates and will conduct the interviews on Tuesday, August 19.

Switzerland adopts EU sanctions, targets Russia and Moldova

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.