Moldova detains governor of pro-Russian autonomous region in crackdown on Russia-linked party over charges of illegal financing
-
Moldovan authorities arrested Evghenia Gutul, governor of the pro-Russian autonomous region of Gagauzia, at Chișinău International Airport on March 26, placing her in custody for 72 hours.
Gutul, who was already barred from leaving the country, was attempting to travel to Istanbul, a route frequently used by associates of fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor to reach his residence in Moscow. She faces new charges related to the illegal financing of the now-banned Shor Party, adding to her ongoing trial on similar allegations.
The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on politicians linked to Shor, who is accused of coordinating Russian interference in Moldova’s elections. The country is preparing for key parliamentary elections this year, with authorities intensifying efforts to curb foreign influence. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office also announced fresh searches in connection with the illegal financing case.
[...]
The criminal investigation into the financing of the Shor Party began in 2022, a year before the Constitutional Court declared the party illegal. Prosecutors allege that Shor funnelled large sums of money to his party, transferring cash that was not reported in official financial disclosures. These funds were allegedly used to pay party employees and compensate participants in anti-government protests.
[...]
-
System shared this topic on
-
Moldovan authorities arrested Evghenia Gutul, governor of the pro-Russian autonomous region of Gagauzia, at Chișinău International Airport on March 26, placing her in custody for 72 hours.
Gutul, who was already barred from leaving the country, was attempting to travel to Istanbul, a route frequently used by associates of fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor to reach his residence in Moscow. She faces new charges related to the illegal financing of the now-banned Shor Party, adding to her ongoing trial on similar allegations.
The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on politicians linked to Shor, who is accused of coordinating Russian interference in Moldova’s elections. The country is preparing for key parliamentary elections this year, with authorities intensifying efforts to curb foreign influence. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office also announced fresh searches in connection with the illegal financing case.
[...]
The criminal investigation into the financing of the Shor Party began in 2022, a year before the Constitutional Court declared the party illegal. Prosecutors allege that Shor funnelled large sums of money to his party, transferring cash that was not reported in official financial disclosures. These funds were allegedly used to pay party employees and compensate participants in anti-government protests.
[...]
Very good! The corruption is everywhere.
I would also like the government to do something about the warfare in the internet (i.e russian bots), because they're corrupting our youth with lies and misinformation
-
System shared this topic on