The first hearing in the Vladimir Plahotniuc case at the Court of Appeal was postponed due to bomb threats received at the Centru Court of Appeal on the scheduled day.

Radu Musteață, the new Minister of Agriculture, has denied accusations of being linked to the Democratic Party, previously led by convicted oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, calling the information 'fakes and absurd.'

Grand Oil SRL, a company suspected of affiliation with Vladimir Plahotniuc, lost its appeal against the Public Property Agency regarding the termination of a contract for a 5-hectare plot of land in Chisinau, Moldova.

Moldova's PAS party, led by Igor Grosu, alleges that recent scandals are part of a "concerted attack" orchestrated by Vladimir Plahotniuc, aimed at discrediting the government.

Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, sentenced to 19 years for the theft of a billion, was temporarily released from prison for one hour to attend his mother's funeral at St. Lazarus Cemetery in Chisinau.

Prosecutors are appealing the 19-year prison sentence handed down to Vladimir Plahotniuc, deeming it too lenient. They are insisting on a 25-year imprisonment and the confiscation of his property.

The conviction of former tycoon Vladimir Plahotniuc is being presented as evidence of Moldova's judicial reform success, with the next challenge being to prevent backsliding.

During judicial debates and his final statement in court, Vladimir Plahotniuc actively countered accusations made by prosecutors, denying guilt for all charges and accusing prosecutors in return.

A court has detailed the formation, coordination, and financing of the 'Plahotniuc' criminal organization, which was established in 2009 and led for a decade, outlining how the court argued Vladimir…

The Moldovan court has published a 672-page reasoned judgment detailing the arguments for Vladimir Plahotniuc's conviction and his 19-year prison sentence.

The European Union has extended sanctions for another year against individuals and entities suspected of destabilizing Moldova. The list includes figures like Ilan Shor, Evghenia Gutul, and Vladimir Plahotniuc.

Vladimir Plahotniuc gave his final statement in the Moldovan court regarding the 'theft of a billion' case, with the verdict expected on April 22, denying his involvement in the 12-year-old banking fraud.

During judicial debates in Moldova's 'Bank Fraud' case, lawyers for Vladimir Plahotniuc argued for his acquittal or the restitution of the case to prosecutors for re-investigation, leveling accusations against judges and prosecutors.

Serghei Iaralov, known as "Plahotniuc's shadow" and right-hand man, disappeared from public view with Vladimir Plahotniuc's flight from Moldova but has never been subject to an international search by prosecutors, despite appearing in a corruption case.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former Moldovan politician, declared his innocence in the 'Bank Fraud' case, stating that the case is a 'big fabrication' and referring to schemes printed on A1 sheets during his defense.

A court hearing for the Moldovan 'Kulyok' case was postponed on August 20 due to the absence of prosecution witness Adrian Radu, former communications advisor to Vladimir Plahotniuc, who previously testified online but was required to appear in person.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that individuals who 'served' former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc, recently sentenced to 19 years for 'bank fraud,' are still employed in state institutions, prompting a reaction from Plahotniuc.

Moldova's Dignity and Truth Platform (DA) has rejected claims from the ruling PAS party that former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is behind recent scandals, stating that PAS can no longer use excuses after six years in power.

Vasile Shova, former adviser to Igor Dodon, described a video of the ex-president meeting with Vladimir Plahotniuc, where a socialist agreement was discussed, as 'political trickery and political games' in court.

The Central Court of Appeal in Moldova has scheduled the first hearing for the appeal in the 'Bank Fraud' case, where former democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc was initially sentenced to 19 years in prison.

The former leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Vladimir Plahotniuc, sentenced by the first court to 19 years in prison in the "Bank Fraud" case, sent a new message from prison.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, once considered Moldova's most powerful figure, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for what has been dubbed 'the theft of the century'.

Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc has been sentenced to 19 years in prison, and a former deputy director of the Information and Security Service (SIS) was extradited to Moldova to serve his sentence.

Former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, congratulated her former colleagues on the verdict against Vladimir Plahotniuc, emphasizing the significant effort behind the case.

Veronica Dragalin, former head of Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, congratulated her former colleagues on the verdict against Vladimir Plahotniuc, stating it proves no one is above the…

Vladimir Plahotniuc's lawyer has again requested the recusal of judges Ana Cucerescu and Olga Bejenari from the panel examining the 'Bank Fraud' case in Moldova.

Vladimir Plahotniuc appeared in court for judicial debates in the 'bank fraud' case, where he made justifications and accusations. He reportedly stated, 'You have to be a writer, you have to dislike me, or you have to be high to write something like that in the indictment.'

During the trial of Vladimir Plahotniuc for the "theft of the billion" in Moldova, his lawyer announced that the former Democratic Party leader will present tables and diagrams to clarify his position.

Moldovan prosecutors are seeking a 25-year prison sentence for former politician Vladimir Plahotniuc in the 'banking fraud' case, detailing their justification for the requested penalty.

After the fall of the oligarchic regime, associates of Vladimir Plahotniuc face legal consequences, with some condemned and others at large, for crimes including corruption, fraud, money laundering, hooliganism, blackmail, and smuggling.

Vladimir Plahotniuc appeared in court to testify in the 'Bank Fraud' case, accusing the government of political interference and claiming his case is politically motivated.

The National Prison Administration has disclosed the conditions under which former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc is being held, including access to a TV, refrigerator, and electric kettle, but no mobile phone or internet.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of Moldova's Democratic Party, has rejected accusations from the ruling PAS party that he was involved in recent scandals surrounding them.

Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament and leader of the PAS party, apologized to the press after suggesting that former oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc was behind a 'campaign' against PAS. Earlier, PAS had linked recent scandals to Plahotniuc, sending a message to 'those in prison No. 13' that 'the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on'.

Dorin Damir, president of the FEA and godson of oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal in an extortion case involving an alleged 'raider attack' from 2017.

Former PSRM deputy Haik Vartanian, testifying as a defense witness, described the video allegedly showing former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc handing money to Igor Dodon as "Plahotniuc's revenge."

An undercover witness has revealed details about former Moldovan politician Vladimir Plahotniuc's assets, including his ownership of Victoriabank shares until 2017, a luxury yacht, a hotel in Spain, and a private jet.

A former mayor of Basarabeasca, Moldova, Valentin Cimpoeş, commented on the conviction of Vladimir Plahotniuc, linking it to his own detention in 2017 after refusing to join the Democratic Party.

Moldovan political leaders have shown a mixed or absent public reaction to the conviction of oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, who was sentenced to 19 years in prison.

Assets belonging to Moldovan oligarch and former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc, valued at over 1 billion lei, remain under arrest to compensate the state for damages. The assets can only be sold after a final court decision.

Prosecutor Alexandru Cernei, who is handling the case of Vladimir Plahotniuc, has successfully passed an external evaluation of professional ethics and integrity (vetting) in Moldova.

Former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc commented on prosecutors' demand for a maximum 25-year prison sentence in the "theft of the billion" case, asserting that the accusations against him are baseless.

The trial of former Democratic Party of Moldova chairman Vladimir Plahotniuc for bank fraud is nearing its conclusion, with the prosecution having presented its case and demanded the strictest possible sentence.

Greek investigators have uncovered the dual identity of Constantin Țuțu, also known as Andrie Sîli, who was propelled into Moldova's Parliament by the Democratic Party and shares a criminal case with Vladimir Plahotniuc.

A secret witness has provided testimony against Vladimir Plahotniuc, former leader of Moldova's Democratic Party, in a bank fraud case, revealing details about offshore accounts, the role of Andronachi, 'dirty money,' and connections with Shor.