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title: "CSM member Iulian Muntean contemplates resignation amidst corruption scandal"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/16290/csm-member-iulian-muntean-contemplates-resignation-amidst-corruption-scandal
published: 2023-09-22T12:16:20Z
language: en
author: "Bogdan Nigai"
section: "Social"
source: moldova1.md
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# CSM member Iulian Muntean contemplates resignation amidst corruption scandal

> In a recent development, the newly appointed member of the Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii (CSM), Iulian Muntean, who failed to inform the Pre-Vetting Commission of an ongoing criminal investigation, has hinted at the possibility of resigning.

In a recent development, the newly appointed member of the Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii (CSM), Iulian Muntean, who failed to inform the Pre-Vetting Commission of an ongoing criminal investigation, has hinted at the possibility of resigning.

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This comes in the wake of a corruption scandal implicating Muntean and a call for his resignation by the Minister of Justice, Veronica Mihailov-Moraru.

*"To avoid compromising the CSM's work, I believe I will submit my resignation request to the Parliament's Secretariat,"* wrote the CSM's newest member on his Facebook page.

Just two days ago, the media reported that CSM member Iulian Muntean is allegedly involved in a corruption case, despite passing through the Pre-Vetting Commission. Muntean has claimed that the case is, in fact, a fabrication orchestrated by the former PDM leader, Vladimir Plahotniuc.

On the other hand, the Pre-Vetting Commission asserts that they were not provided with any information regarding investigations or criminal proceedings involving Iulian Muntean.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**