Bank Fraud case: former leader of Moldovan Democratic Party to learn his sentence today
The former leader of the Moldovan Democratic Party (PDM), Vladimir Plahotniuc, is to learn his sentence in the Bank Fraud case today. Prosecutors have requested a 25-year prison sentence in a closed-type penitentiary.
The hearing will take place at the Chisinau Court, Buiucani office, starting from 14:00.
According to prosecutors, the evidence presented would prove Vlad Plahotniuc’s guilt, allegations rejected by the former Democrat leader’s lawyers.
The 25-year prison sentence is requested cumulatively, for more charges. Thus, Vladimir Plahotniuc is accused of fraud, money laundering and creating and leading a criminal organization.
In addition, besides the Bank Fraud case, Vladimir Plahotniuc is under investigation for document forgery. The criminal proceedings in this case have been initiated recently based on documents seized by Greek investigators from the house which the former Democrat leader was renting in Athens, Greece. The documents show that he allegedly used multiple identities, with a total of 18 fake documents found.
Vladimir Plahotniuc has been in pre-trial detention since 25 September 2025, after being extradited from Greece, at which point the four arrest warrants issued in his name were enforced. He is currently detained in Penitentiary No. 13 from Chisinau.
Facebook
Instagram
X/Twitter
Telegram
Prime Minister about famine of 1946–1947: People endured losses that are hard to imagine, and many families never recovered
PHOTO // Minister of Defense meets with his Lithuanian counterpart in Vilnius
Speaker on famine of 1946–1947: One of most painful tragedies in history
Job fair to be organized in Moldovan capital
Day of Remembrance for Victims of Famine of 1946–1947 marked in Moldova
Border Police of Moldova recommend that citizens check documents' validity before traveling to EU
PHOTO // New contingent of Moldovan carabineers deployed to KFOR mission
Speaker announces parliamentary hearings on Vartic case
Shortage of teaching staff in general education decreasing in recent years
PHOTO // Taraclia-based Museum of History and Culture renovated through European Village programme with investments of over 7 million lei
New hearings in prosecutors' evaluation process in Moldova: four sessions scheduled for late April
Moldova's General Police Inspectorate launched internal investigation into police officer who drew up report in name of deceased person
Number of fraud attempts rising in Moldova: over 500 attempts reported to 112 in just one week
PHOTO // Dniester River under constant monitoring thanks to European states that provided Ministry of Environment with intervention equipment
What state of alert in Moldova's energy sector means: preventive measure due to allow reacting quickly when necessary
Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry rejects allegations of supposed threats against Russian citizens on left bank of Dniester: “Rights of all persons fully respected and guaranteed”
Investments in development of sport in Moldova: modern infrastructure, increase in number of people engaging in sports activities
Moldovan government proposes ending state of emergency, introducing state of alert in energy sector; PM says government achieves necessary goals, manages to stabilize system
Moldovan Health Ministry remains without state secretary
Six employees of Chisinau's Botanica Police Inspectorate detained in aggravated passive, active corruption cases
Bank Fraud case: former leader of Moldovan Democratic Party to learn his sentence today
National Bank of Moldova 
Moldovan president, MEPs discuss Moldova's accession to EU
Speaker in Austria: meetings with diaspora and developing educational cooperation
Moldova strengthens economic and security partnerships at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Relaunch of competition for selecting civil society representatives in Open Governance Coordination Committee
President participates in Antalya Diplomacy Forum at invitation of Turkish President
VIDEO // Government to propose ending emergency state in Moldova; PM says situation stable, immediate pressures overcome
Moldovan president, MEPs discuss Moldova's accession to EU
VIDEO // Deputy PM Deputy at PACE rostrum says Moldova's membership in Council of Europe, EU candidate country status provide state with tools needed to bring it into great European family
Lunara Toy, first interactive toy with artificial intelligence, to be presented to public in Moldova
ARMENPRES: Armenian Prime Minister meets NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative
Over 5,200 tons of fuel imported into Moldova in recent days
EU extends sanctions against persons, entities involved in actions destabilizing Moldova
Moldova, Austria strengthen cooperation for European integration
MOLDPRES INTERVIEW // Head of department at Moldova's Education Ministry says technical, vocational education safe choice for people willing stable, well‑paid, relevant career
Moldovan State University to launch triple-degree master’s programme, in partnership with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Bucharest University
Moldovan parliament's delegation participates in spring session of Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe in Strasbourg
Chisinau to host foreign ministers of 46 Council of Europe member states
Parliament hosts Euronest PA meetings with delegations from EU and Eastern Partnership
Moldova praised at PACE for reforms and democratic resilience
New specialties and more state-funded places in 2026: more and more young people choose technical vocational education
Judges’ Evaluation Commission adjusts structure of Panel E following appointment of new international member
Receive the latest news directly to your email
Receive the latest news directly to your email