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09 June, 2026 / 16:32

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VIDEO // Over 5 million lei seized following searches in fraud file in Moldova; five people detained

Five people aged between 20 and 70, of whom three Ukrainian citizens, have been detained in a fraud file investigated by Chisinau police. Following searches carried out at the suspects’ homes, law enforcement officers seized over 5 million lei, money suspected to originate from criminal activities.

According to the police, the case concerns a fraud committed on May 26 in the capital, in which a 40-year-old woman was defrauded of approximately 260,000 lei.

Investigators established that the victim was contacted by phone by individuals who introduced themselves as employees of various companies and official institutions. By misleading her and creating a false state of emergency, they convinced her to take out two bank loans worth 125,000 and 135,000 lei, respectively.

Subsequently, under the pretext of a verification carried out by an alleged employee of the Money Laundering Prevention and Combating Service, the woman was persuaded to transfer the entire amount according to the instructions given by the fraudsters.

Following special investigative measures conducted by officers of the Botanica Police Inspectorate and the Chisinau Police Directorate, with the support of masked officers from Fulger Special Police Brigade, the suspects were identified and detained. They have been placed in pre-trial detention for 30 days.

During three authorized searches at the suspects’ residences, more than 5,132,000 lei was seized, an amount that may come from other similar offenses.

The police continue their investigation to establish all circumstances of the case.

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