The National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC) presents the main actions carried out in the previous week in the field of combating and preventing corruption, as well as in the criminal assets recovery.

During the reporting period, the NAC officers detained a man in a case of influence peddling. He allegedly demanded 30,000 euros from a person to influence employees of a penitentiary to complete the necessary documents and adopt the appropriate decisions for submitting to the court an application regarding the release of a convict from serving his sentence, in connection with the detection of a serious illness. A tranche of the demanded amount was sent to the suspect under the control of anti-corruption officers. The court ordered his placement in preventive detention for 30 days.

During the reference period, criminal investigation officers reported the initiation of 14 new criminal cases and proposed 11 files for transmission to the court. Currently, 2 persons are in the NAC detention centre, and another 14 persons, accused in the files managed by the NAC, are placed in preventive detention in penitentiaries.

The Criminal Assets Recovery Agency (CARA) seized 3 non-residential premises worth over 13.4 million lei in a file regarding the poor-quality execution of constructions. Other previously applied seizures, worth over 3.7 million lei, were confirmed by the courts. At the same time, the Agency conducted training sessions for users of the Automated Information System "Register of Seized Criminal Assets" (SIA RBII) for employees of the courts, bailiffs and employees of the State Fiscal Service.

In the field of corruption prevention, the NAC submitted 20 expert reports and 2 opinions on draft normative acts to the authors. The National Anti-corruption Line received 68 calls, and 1,617 materials were registered in the institution's Chancellery.
 

The National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC), the General Prosecutor's Office (PG), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), the Customs Service (SV), and the State Tax Service (SFS) have approved a unified mechanism for conducting parallel financial investigations at the national level.

In this regard, representatives of the five authorities signed an inter-institutional order approving the Regulation on ensuring the conduct of parallel financial investigations in criminal cases generating economic benefits. The new Regulation establishes a unified mechanism for organizing and conducting parallel financial investigations and sets out the stages for their evaluation, initiation, planning, execution, and documentation, as well as mechanisms for record-keeping, reporting, and cooperation among the competent authorities.

One of the main objectives is the early initiation of parallel financial investigations and their execution concurrently with the investigation of the primary offense. This will allow authorities to identify and trace proceeds of crime at an early stage and order measures to freeze or seize them. The mechanism aims to prevent the concealment, alienation, or transfer of illicit assets and to create the necessary conditions for their effective confiscation and recovery.

At the same time, the regulation strengthens cooperation between the Criminal Assets Recovery Agency (CARA) within the NAC, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors, including through joint mechanisms for record-keeping and reporting the results of parallel financial investigations.

By establishing this mechanism, the authorities aim to apply a standardized practice nationwide and increase efficiency in identifying, freezing, confiscating, and recovering proceeds of crime.

The approval of the Regulation also contributes to aligning national criminal asset recovery practices with European Union standards and practices, within the context of the Republic of Moldova's EU accession process.

A man is under investigation by the National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC), under the procedural direction of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO), in a case of influence peddling. He allegedly demanded 30,000 euros from an individual to influence employees of a penitentiary.

According to preliminary data, the suspect claimed he could induce penitentiary officials, in the exercise of their official duties, to prepare the necessary documents and make appropriate decisions to submit a motion to the court for the release of a convict from serving their sentence, due to a serious illness. A tranche of the requested amount was handed over to the suspect under the supervision of the NAC officers.

Today, NAC officers and anti-corruption prosecutors conducted a search at the suspect's residence, seizing evidence relevant to the criminal case. The suspect was detained for 72 hours and placed in the NAC detention centre. Investigations are currently ongoing to establish all circumstances and identify any other individuals involved.

We remind that every person shall be presumed innocent until a final and irrevocable court decision is issued.

The National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC) presents the main actions carried out last week regarding the fight against and prevention of corruption, as well as the recovery of criminal assets.

During the reporting period, the NAC officers detained a department head from the Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) in a criminal case initiated for influence peddling. According to preliminary data, the suspect allegedly demanded and received 130,000 lei from the representative of a business entity, claiming to have influence over members of the AIPA committee and the ability to induce them to make a favorable decision regarding the acceptance of the application and the granting of the requested subsidy. Subsequently, the suspect was remanded in custody for 30 days.

Additionally, the NAC officers conducted searches in an active corruption case. Following these actions, a man suspected of facilitating—via electronic wallets—the transfer of 60,000 dollars (part of a total sum of 120,000 dollars intended for bribing public officials) was detained. The funds were allegedly offered so that officials would refrain from documenting certain criminal activities.

Also last week, a man from Cimișlia was caught red-handed and detained on suspicion of influence peddling. He allegedly demanded and received 1,500 euros, claiming to have influence over employees of the National Inspectorate of Public Security (INSP).

During the period under review, criminal investigation officers initiated 3 new criminal cases and recommended 8 cases for referral to court. Currently, 3 individuals are held in the NAC detention centre, while another 19 defendants in cases managed by the NAC are held in pre-trial detention in penitentiaries.

The Criminal Assets Recovery Agency (CARA) seized 73 assets valued at approximately 17.8 million lei. Furthermore, 140,000 lei was confiscated/seized, a freezing order was issued on a vehicle, and 3.8 million lei was deposited into the treasury accounts of the NAC.

In the area of corruption prevention, the NAC submitted 17 expert evaluation reports and 1 advisory opinion on draft legislative acts to the authors. Additionally, one strategic analysis and two operational analyses were completed. The National Anti-corruption Hotline received 64 calls, and 1,666 materials were registered in the institution's Chancellery.
 
 

The National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC) organized training sessions within public authorities to promote integrity and prevent corruption this week. These included practical exercises and real-life cases, providing participants with tools to identify institutional vulnerabilities.

Officers from the NAC's Anti-corruption Education Directorate delivered training sessions for employees of the Investment Agency of Moldova. Topics covered included compliance with integrity standards, identifying and managing corruption risks, as well as applying rules of conduct in the exercise of official duties.

Additionally, the NAC representatives conducted training sessions for staff within the penitentiary system. Participants discussed the prevention of unlawful behavior, managing risk situations, and applying ethical principles in their daily work.

The National Anti-corruption Centre continues its training and awareness-raising activities to strengthen a climate of integrity within public institutions.