Police warn Moldova citizens against electoral corruption
The police are warning the citizens of the Republic of Moldova about the risks of electoral corruption and are urging everyone to refuse any offers of money in exchange for voting for a specific candidate in the second round of elections on November 3.
“Important message! The police are warning you: if you are offered money to vote on Sunday against an electoral candidate, refuse. Otherwise, you risk a fine of 37,500 lei. If you report this to the police, you will be exempt from the fine,” is the message that is also broadcast on public transportation.
Residents indicate that they will heed these warnings:
“Yes, I heard that there’s a fine of 37,000 lei if you accept money, but if you report it to the police, you are exempt. I received this via text message. - Could you show us? - Yes, there’s something written about voting.”
“I received a text message. - Could you show us? - Yes, of course. I received a text message; look, even yesterday.”
“I heard. It seems to me that it’s about 25,000 lei, something like that, yes, 37.”
“Yes, of course, I heard, and I also received a message on my phone.”
“Yes, I heard that we shouldn’t sell our votes. Those who give offer 57,000 lei, but those who receive only get 30,000. Some figures, tens of thousands of lei.”
Individuals who offer money to influence the results of voting risk up to five years in prison and a fine of over 50,000 lei. At the same time, citizens who accept money in exchange for their votes risk fines of up to 37,500 lei. Individuals who cooperate with law enforcement agencies are exempt from liability.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
