Moldova expands sanctions against security threats
The government has expanded its sanctions list against individuals threatening Moldova's national security.
The decision was made at a meeting of the Inter-institutional Supervision Council on July 25. Consequently, the government has instructed the State Tax Service to freeze the accounts of several individuals attempting to use illicit funds to illegally finance political activities and organize destabilization efforts.
The announcement was made on Sunday, July 27, by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, who warned citizens that attempts to undermine the state are expected to intensify in the coming period. State institutions "are aware" and "have a duty to protect the country," the official added.
Among those sanctioned are Victoria Furtună, Alexei Lungu, Vadim Grozavu, Irina Lozovan, Natalia Parasca, Alexandr Nesterovschi, as well as the "Victoria" Bloc, the A7 company, which conducts illegal transactions with illicit funds, and the Moldovan cultural-educational center.
"From now on, they will not be able to use their accounts or the banking and financial system to illegally fund their activities. The Republic of Moldova belongs to its citizens, and the state has a duty to prevent external involvement in its internal affairs, to maintain constitutional order and stability. The Republic of Moldova belongs to its citizens; its institutions are obligated to, and are indeed, preventing the involvement of external actors in our country's internal affairs. We will proceed in this manner with every person who breaks the law and tries to harm the people and the country," Dorin Recean stated.
In June, the Inter-institutional Supervision Council imposed sanctions on 21 other individuals, including politicians, businesspeople, and former officials.
It's worth noting that on July 15, the Council of the European Union approved a new package of sanctions targeting several Moldovan companies and politicians accused of involvement in attempts to destabilize the Republic of Moldova. The measure comes amid growing concerns about external interference and the activities of networks coordinated by the fugitive Ilan Șor. The sanctions entail asset freezes within the European Union, travel bans across the EU, and a prohibition on providing funds or economic resources to the targeted individuals and organizations.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
