Veronica Mihailov-Moraru: The Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission will resume its activity in a few weeks

The prosecutors' evaluation commission will restart its activities in a few weeks, as announced by Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru. She mentioned that there is currently a technical pause in the vetting process. The funding previously provided by the United States will be replaced with European funds, a topic that has already been discussed with representatives of the European Commission.

Judges' decision on preventive arrest in case of citizen kidnapped in the center of Chisinau will be ruled on Sunday

UPDATE: Prosecutors requested the application of preventive arrest for 30 days for the three suspects detained for the kidnapping of a man in the center of Chisinau. A decision to this effect is to be pronounced by magistrates at the Ciocana Court on Sunday, February 9. According to prosecutors, all three are citizens of the Republic of Moldova with a residence visa on the left bank of the Nistru.

Kidnapping in the center of Chisinau // The Prosecutor's Office requests the preventive arrest of the three suspects

The Prosecutor's Office plans to seek a 30-day preventive arrest measure for three suspects who were detained in connection with the kidnapping of a Moldovan citizen in the center of Chisinau on January 6.

Promo-LEX reaction after a citizen of the Republic of Moldova was allegedly kidnapped by the so-called structures in Tiraspol

Update 11:45 The Promo-LEX Association condemns the kidnapping of a citizen of the Republic of Moldova, in broad daylight, from the center of Chisinau, by representatives of the de facto structures in Tiraspol, emphasizing that this act represents a serious violation of fundamental human rights. In this regard, Promo-LEX calls on the Prosecutor General's Office to treat the case with absolute priority, to identify all perpetrators and to initiate criminal proceedings against those involved, regardless of their status within the illegal structures in Tiraspol.

Moldova's vetting process faces hurdles amid USAID funding cut

The vetting process, already delayed, has been further affected by the Trump administration’s decision to halt external funding through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Igor Dodon’s brother arrested in Moldova on corruption charges

The brother of the former President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, was placed in the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) detention facility after being arrested on the evening of February 5, 2025, at Chișinău International Airport.

Expert: New reforms in the judiciary, after the screening is completed, risk delaying negotiations with the EU

The initiative to merge the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) with the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) could delay the opening of negotiation chapters with the European Union, after the bilateral screening has ended, argues justice and law expert Alexandru Bot. He explained in the show IN CONTEXT that "we need to justify to external donors, especially the European Commission, the legislative changes and why we are launching new reforms in the justice system."

Compromised tenders? Dragalin speaks about irregularities in the construction of the Leova-Bumbata road

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office started a criminal case in connection with the construction of the Leova-Bumbata road, based on suspicions regarding the selection of both the design company and the company that carried out the works. The statement was made by the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, in an interview with the TV8 TV channel. According to her, the case was initiated based on suspicions of abuse of power.

SCJ: Judge Iurie Obadă was dismissed legally

The dismissal of Judge Iurie Obadă, who in 2017 ordered the arrest of Andrei Brăguța, a young man with mental disorders, is legal. This is the final conclusion of the Supreme Court of Justice, which emphasized that serious mistakes by a magistrate can be punished disciplinary, even if his decisions were not quashed.

Moldova continues vetting of anti corruption prosecutors amid merger plans

The vetting process for anti corruption prosecutors and the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) will continue, regardless of the plans to merge these two specialized prosecutor's offices.

Moldova’s anti-corruption reform sparks controversy

The reorganization of Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases is widely seen by experts as a move designed to push out the head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Veronica Dragalin.

Judicial reform in Moldova: Over 200 judges to be evaluated

Over 200 judges will be evaluated this year by the Board for the Selection and Evaluation of Judges, according to an announcement by the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM), which has approved the evaluation list and schedule.