Moldovan judiciary ready to examine Plahotniuc’s cases, Igor Grosu

The justice system in the Republic of Moldova is now better equipped to handle complex cases, including those involving former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu believes that the ongoing external evaluations of judges and prosecutors are beginning to show positive results.

Sergiu Stati, ex-communist deputy and ambassador, convicted of illicit enrichment and fined 450,000 lei

Sergiu Stati, a former communist MP and ex-ambassador with special missions, was convicted on August 14 by the Buiucani Court in Chisinau for illicit enrichment. The court imposed a fine of 450,000 lei and prohibited him from holding public positions for a period of 12 years.

Ilan Shor linked to new crypto scheme aiding Russia in evading sanctions

Fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor has established a complex network to evade Western sanctions. An investigation by RISE Moldova revealed that Shor has infiltrated markets in Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates, utilizing a hidden server and money transfer sites. Sentenced to 15 years in prison in Moldova, Shor is believed to be conducting his operations from Moscow.

CSP will choose General Prosecutor's Office leader from two candidates

The competition for the position of Prosecutor General is nearing its final stages. The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) approved the files of two candidates and will conduct the interviews on Tuesday, August 19.

Swiss sanctions hit Russian influence, 'shadow fleet'

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.

Plahotniuc extradition approved by Athens court

The former leader of the Democratic Party, Vladimir Plahotniuc, could be extradited to Moldova. The decision was made on Wednesday, August 13, by the Athens Court of Appeals, which considered the request from Moldovan prosecutors to extradite the oligarch to Chișinău.

Analyst Alexandr Smotrov commented on global reactions to Evghenia Guțul's arrest.

The arrest and subsequent conviction of Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia, have prompted reactions from several countries, particularly Turkey. Ankara's interest arises from the cultural, historical, and linguistic ties between Gagauzia and the Turkish people, as explained by Global Counsel analyst Alexandr Smotrov on Moldova 1's SCANER show.

Gagauzia challenges Guțul's conviction as "political"

The People’s Assembly and the Executive Committee of Gagauzia have deemed the conviction of Bashkan Evghenia Guțul "illegal" and "politically motivated" in the case of the former Șor Party's illegal financing.

Air conditioner dangers: How to prevent summer sickness

Even during the warm season, respiratory infections persist. According to the National Prehospital Emergency Medical Service, there were over 1,600 related calls last week.

Applying fines and criminal charges could deter electoral corruption

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.

Ilan Shor’s network helps Russia evade sanctions via banks, firms, and crypto

Moldovan fugitive Ilan Shor, who was convicted in the "billion-dollar theft" case, has resurfaced at the heart of an international network with significant financial and geopolitical implications. An investigation published by IPN reveals that the politician plays a crucial role in a complex scheme designed to evade international sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation. This scheme involves a network of companies, banks, digital currencies, and commercial channels operating in countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Egypt, and others.