Phones bought in Italy and sold illegally in Moldova; €1M+ revenue and arrests in smuggling case

Eight people were detained in Balti in a smuggling and money-laundering case involving more than 1 million euros. The suspects allegedly set in motion a complex scheme through which they illegally imported state-of-the-art phones into the Republic of Moldova, hidden in luggage and parcels, and later sold them on the black market.

Chișinău Court extends pre-trial detention of Victor Osipov by 30 days

The Ciocana District Court in Chisinau has extended the pre-trial detention of Victor Osipov, former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, for an additional 30 days. He will continue to be held at Penitentiary No. 13 while facing charges in a criminal case related to the establishment of "duty-free shops" in the Transnistrian region, which allegedly facilitated cigarette smuggling.

Igor Dodon claims rapid progress in ‘Kuliok’ file proceedings

The "Kuliok" case, in which former President Igor Dodon is being tried for corruption, has reportedly been expedited in recent months, according to the leader of the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM). He claims that 22 court hearings were scheduled between May and June to reach a verdict as quickly as possible.

Average age of prisoners in Moldova is just 30 years

The Republic of Moldova has one of the highest incarceration rates in Europe. According to a Council of Europe report, there were 245 prisoners for every 100,000 inhabitants in the country's prisons in 2025.

Promo-LEX urges authorities to secure the release of Emilian Ceban, illegally detained in Tiraspol for nearly four years

The Promo-LEX Association urges the country's leadership to intervene urgently for the release of Emilian Ceban, a young man who has been illegally detained for nearly four years in the Transnistrian region. This detention occurred after he refused to sign a long-term contract with the so-called Ministry of Defense in Tiraspol upon reaching the age of majority. He also expressed his intention to leave the illegal paramilitary system in which he had been trained since childhood.

Moldovan president supports extending the external evaluation of first-instance judges to advance justice reform

Maia Sandu emphasizes the need to extend the external evaluation of judges and prosecutors to first-instance magistrates, arguing that the justice reform cannot be left "halfway." The head of state notes that only about half of the judges who have undergone verification so far have passed the vetting process, highlighting the significant issues within the judicial system.

Two individuals charged in case involving paid trips to Șor protests

The president of the Telenești territorial organization of the former "Șor" Party and the secretary of the Vulcănești territorial office of the "Șansă" Party are set to appear in court for their involvement in the illegal financing of political parties. According to law enforcement officials, they allegedly accepted and distributed nearly three million lei to party activists and individuals recruited to participate in protests, using funds obtained illegally.

Health Ministry reacts after CNA raids at Florești District Hospital

The Ministry of Health strongly condemns any form of corruption within medical institutions and promises full cooperation with law enforcement agencies in investigating the illegal issuance of medical certificates at Florești District Hospital.

Moldovan officers help take down cybercrime network with 22,000 users

An international operation involving law enforcement from Moldova successfully dismantled an online darknet platform that sold stolen data and launched cyberattacks.

Human rights violations on the left bank of the Nistru are back before the ECtHR: Strasbourg seeks explanations from Chisinau and Moscow in the Ciorba case

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has requested explanations from both the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation after Ghenadie Ciorba, the president of the organization "Transnistrian region - Our common home," reported a violation of his fundamental rights. Ciorba claims he was subjected to an arbitrary trial and has been deprived of his liberty for over a year due to his critical stance toward the separatist regime in Tiraspol.

Former MP accused of unjustified millions risks years in prison

A former communist Member of Parliament, who later transitioned to democracy, found himself in court after prosecutors uncovered a discrepancy of nearly three million lei between his total wealth and his officially declared income. His brother is also implicated in the same case, accused of assisting in the concealment of assets obtained through illegal means.

Foreign language NGO accused of tax evasion scheme causing millions in damages

A tax evasion scheme involving approximately 4 million lei has been uncovered at a non-governmental organization in Chisinau. The director and accountant of the organization are suspected of deceiving the state between 2022 and 2024. This organization specialized in teaching foreign languages, according to the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).