Two high-ranking Moldovan prosecutors clear external vetting for judicial integrity
The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) officially approved the integrity reports for two senior officials today, signaling a successful step in the nation’s ongoing judicial reform.
Elena Cazacov, Interim Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Chisinau, and Ghennadi Epure, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Justice, were confirmed to meet all ethical and financial standards. The decision follows a rigorous evaluation by the Prosecutors’ Vetting Commission under Law 252/2023.
The vetting process involved exhaustive scrutiny. The Commission conducted three rounds of written inquiries for Cazacov and five for Epure to address specific concerns before holding public hearings.
During the proceedings, certain personal and pending litigation matters were discussed in closed sessions to protect privacy rights. However, the Commission ultimately concluded that both candidates possess the necessary integrity for their high-level roles.
Elena Cazacov has been a pillar of the prosecution service since 2010. She recently transitioned from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office to lead the trial representation division in the capital.
Ghennadi Epure, an eight-year veteran of the system, has served as a prosecutor within the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office since late 2022.
To date, the Vetting Commission has notified 190 prosecutors of upcoming evaluations. However, only 50 cases have reached a final report stage, highlighting the slow and meticulous nature of Moldova's institutional cleanup.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
