When will Ilan Shor be extradited to Moldova? Justice Minister responds

The authorities in Chisinau have not yet received a response regarding the extradition request for Ilan Shor. The procedure is still pending, and there is no clear deadline for resolution since international conventions do not specify a timeframe. This was stated by the Minister of Justice, Vladislav Cojuhari, during the "In Context" show on Moldova 1.

Combating drug trafficking and organized crime discussed in Yerevan

Discussions on combating drug trafficking and organized crime took place in Yerevan. President Maia Sandu attended the second meeting of the European Coalition against Drugs, which was held alongside the European Political Community summit in Yerevan.

Sandu urges judicial courage amid historic SIS spy swap

President Maia Sandu has called for a decisive shift in the Moldovan judiciary’s handling of high treason, following the country’s first international prisoner exchange. The operation, conducted on April 28, saw the return of two loyal Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) officers from Russian captivity.

Moldovan feared criminal may be extradited to Romania, Russian court confirms

Russian authorities agreed to extradite Vasile Rodideal, a criminal originally from the Republic of Moldova, to Romania. Rodideal has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for serious crimes. His lawyer confirmed this information to the Russian press.

IN CONTEXT: Prosecutor General's Office faces independence test and trust challenges under new leadership

The new Prosecutor General's mandate includes the obligation to achieve tangible results in the fight against corruption and to bolster public trust in the justice system. Additionally, there is a need to clearly demonstrate the Prosecutor General's Office's independence. This perspective was shared by Vadim Vieru, an expert from the Promo-LEX Association, during the IN CONTEXT program on Moldova 1, following President Maia Sandu's signing of the decree to appoint Alexandru Machidon as Prosecutor General.

Vasile Plevan fails vetting; two anti-corruption prosecutors cleared as unbiased

Vasile Plevan, who served as the former interim deputy head of the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office under Veronica Dragalin, repeatedly failed the external evaluation test for ethical and financial integrity. Radu Palencu also did not pass the vetting process. Meanwhile, their colleagues, anticorruption prosecutors Vasile Disculțu and Iulian Diaconu, met the ethical and financial integrity criteria established by the External Evaluation Commission.

“TUX” case sent to court: organizers face up to 10 years in prison and fines up to 1 million lei

The criminal investigation into the "TUX" case, which involves a pyramid investment platform that resulted in several Moldovans losing their money, has now been completed. As a result, multiple individuals are being charged and will face trial. The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) has not disclosed the exact number of scheme organizers who will appear in court, but it has indicated that investigations into additional suspects are ongoing.

Exiled Chechen claims Muslims ready to seize Moscow

Muslims living in Moscow are prepared to seize power when the time is right, according to a former Chechen official. The goal is to establish a favorable government and stop Russia from harming neighboring nations.

Igor Dodon case reassigned, Supreme Court of Justice

The case against former President Igor Dodon will be assigned to a different judge after the temporary transfer of the judge originally handling the case ends, according to the Supreme Court of Justice.

Ilan Șor targeted by arrest warrant in ALDE case: 8 million lei for party control

Ilan Șor, a convicted criminal, is currently under a 30-day arrest warrant in connection with the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) case. He has been informed of the charges through a request for international legal assistance sent to the Russian Federation, where he is currently located.

Raids at Moldelectrica; Company pledges cooperation with investigators

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) conducted a raid on the State Enterprise (SE) "Moldelectrica" on the morning of Monday, April 27. The Prosecutor General's Office confirmed this information to Moldova 1.

Online scams caused over 270 million lei in losses in Republic of Moldova in 2025

Online scams are increasingly sophisticated and common, particularly fake investments, which are at the forefront of cybercriminal schemes. Authorities warn that the number of cases has risen significantly within a single year, and the financial damages have nearly doubled.