Money, bank cards, computing equipment discovered by investigators in file of political parties' illegal financing in Moldova

Money, bank cards and computing equipment have been were seized by investigators, after officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate, anti-corruption prosecutors, and police officers from Fulger special police brigade today morning carried out extensive searches in Chisinau and Ungheni, in a case involving voter bribery, illegal financing of political parties and large-scale money laundering by an organized criminal group.

According to the National Police, following the searches, law-enforcers seized a significant amount of evidence.

‘’It is about 10 mobile phones, 2 laptops, 2 tablets and 2 computers, 9 data storage devices, 23 bank cards, sums of money in various currencies, rough drafts that might show payments or illegal financing schemes. More individuals involved in the investigation were questioned and made relevant statements for the criminal case,’’ the cited source indicates.

Authorities announce that investigations are underway, and the evidence collected evidence is to be analyzed and all circumstances of the case are to be established. A final decision will be made in accordance with legal provisions, and the public will be informed transparently.

According to investigations, during September - October 2024, individuals affiliated with the Shor crime ring allegedly provided money to citizens, in order to persuade them to vote for a certain candidate at the presidential elections and to speak against the national constitutional referendum.

The documented actions involve voter’s bribery and sophisticated money laundering mechanisms, with the involvement of multiple intermediaries and financial instruments.