Prosecutors seek separate trial for Vladimir Plahotniuc in ‘theft of the billion’ case

Prosecutors are requesting that Vladimir Plahotniuc be tried separately in the "Theft of the Billion" case, considering his extradition from Greece. A new hearing was held at the Chisinau Court, based in Buiucani, regarding the only case involving the former Democratic leader. However, the hearing lasted less than an hour because Plahotniuc's lawyer did not appear. Consequently, for the upcoming hearings, he will be represented by a state-appointed lawyer, as requested by the prosecutors.

Bucharest Court of Appeal rejects Ion Ceban’s request; Romania entry ban upheld

On Thursday, September 11, the Bucharest Court of Appeal denied the request made by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban to lift the ban on his entry into Romania and the entire Schengen area. Ceban's legal team announced their intention to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of Justice, reports Free Europe.

Voter corruption probe: searches target group suspected of planning vote buying for parliamentary elections

On Thursday, September 11, police officers and prosecutors seized sums of money in various currencies, phones, laptops, bank documents, cards, and lists of individuals participating in the protests during 15 searches conducted in several locations across the country. These actions targeted a group of individuals with specific roles who allegedly attempted to corrupt voters for the benefit of the criminal organization "Sor" in anticipation of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, as announced by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP).

Police dismantle online scam group, 8 detained

Eight individuals, aged between 19 and 49, were detained by the police on suspicion of orchestrating an online fraud scheme. According to the General Inspectorate of Police, this criminal group operated both in the Republic of Moldova and internationally.

Alexandru Bălan, former deputy director of SIS, placed in custody for 30 days in Romania

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy head of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days, according to Romanian media reports. This court decision can be appealed. He is accused of disclosing state secrets concerning Romania to KGB officers in Belarus.

MAI: Plahotniuc to be brought to Moldova on September 25

Former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is expected to be extradited to the Republic of Moldova on September 25, 2025. The information was confirmed by the Minister of Internal Affairs IMAI), Daniella Misail-Nichitin, after the government meeting on Wednesday, September 10.

Former deputy director of SIS, accused of treason in Romania, detained for 24 hours

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy of the Republic of Moldova's intelligence service accused of leaking secret information to the Belarusian KGB, was detained for 24 hours, according to G4Media sources. He was questioned at DIICOT for about eight hours, G4Media writes.

Alexandru Balan: Ex-Moldovan security chief held for treason

A former top intelligence official is being investigated for allegedly passing state secrets to Belarusian security services, according to reports.

Greece’s Ministry of Justice has reportedly approved Plahotniuc’s extradition to the Republic of Moldova, his lawyer

Greece’s Ministry of Justice has reportedly approved all three extradition requests submitted by Chișinău authorities regarding Vladimir Plahotniuc, according to his lawyer, Lucian Rogac. Moldova’s Ministry of Justice has not yet confirmed the information.

Moldova: Ex-MP Vladimir Andronachi remanded in new corruption probe

Prosecutors in Moldova are seeking to have former Democratic Party MP Vladimir Andronachi held in pre-trial detention.

Deputy Prosecutor General passes external evaluation

Sergiu Russu, one of the two deputies to the prosecutor general, has demonstrated high integrity. The prosecutors' evaluation commission has completed the assessment of his financial and ethical integrity.

Telegram leaks: Șor’s firms used to undermine Moldova’s democracy

Ilan Shor, who was convicted and is currently evading the justice system in the Republic of Moldova by hiding in Moscow, reportedly manages at least six companies. These companies employ individuals from the Republic of Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, and Tajikistan. Through these businesses, he orchestrates various activities aimed at undermining democratic processes in several former Soviet states, including the Republic of Moldova.