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. Thus, the NAC officers carried out 27 searches in criminal cases initiated for illegal financing of political parties, money laundering through virtual assets, as well as for active and passive corruption.

In the first case, the persons concerned would have implemented a scheme for illegal financing of political parties using cryptocurrencies received from abroad, which were then sent to the treasurer of the group and exchanged for lei through intermediaries. Subsequently, the amounts obtained in cash would have been fragmented and distributed by couriers to clandestinely reach the final beneficiaries within the network. The operation is a continuation of the investigations launched in the fall of 2025.

In the second case, the investigations target two employees of the State Inspectorate for Supervision of Non-Food Products and Consumer Protection (ISSPNPC) and two economic agents. According to the case materials, the officials allegedly demanded and received from the economic agents undue monetary means, in exchange for not carrying out state controls on compliance with the norms and rules of activity in trade, the quality of industrial products and services provided, but also for not applying sanctions regarding violations detected in the activity of traders.

During the reference period, criminal investigation officers reported the initiation of 36 new criminal cases and proposed one file for transmission to the court. Currently, nine persons accused in the files managed by the NAC are placed in preventive detention in prisons.

The Criminal Assets Recovery Agency (CARA) has seized assets worth over 12.2 million lei. Other previously seized assets worth about 3 million lei have been confirmed by the courts. At the same time, 360 000 lei were taken over by the Agency, and over 1.3 million lei were deposited in the treasury accounts of the NAC.

In the field of corruption prevention, the NAC has submitted 14 expert reports and an opinion on draft normative acts to the authors. Also, 350 integrity records have been issued and an operational expertise has been carried out. Over 130 people from the public and private sectors have been trained by officers of the Anti-corruption Education Directorate (DEA).
The National Anti-corruption Line received 50 calls, and 1,243 materials were registered in the institution's office.

Throughout this week, the National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC) carried out new information and awareness-raising sessions for penitentiary system staff and business representatives, reaching over 130 participants.

The sessions organized for penitentiary system employees addressed compliance with integrity and professional conduct standards, the identification and prevention of corruption risks, and staff accountability in the line of duty. Participants were also briefed on the importance of responding promptly to actions that undermine institutional integrity.

Another session engaged employees of a private company, focusing on promoting and strengthening integrity within the private sector. Officers from the NAC’s Anti-corruption Education Directorate discussed business integrity, transparent management, enforcing codes of ethics, and effectively managing corruption risks.

Additionally, attendees learned about direct channels for reporting corrupt practices: the National Anti-corruption Hotline at 0800 55555 (toll-free within the Republic of Moldova) and the NAC Hotline at +373 78 710 116 (available 24/7, including from abroad, via voice calls, SMS, Viber, Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp).

The National Anti-corruption Centre continues its training and awareness-raising initiatives to foster a culture of integrity across both the public and private sectors.
 

Officers of the National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC), jointly with prosecutors from the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO), are conducting approximately 20 searches across several localities in the Republic of Moldova. The actions are part of a criminal case regarding the illegal financing of political parties and money laundering via virtual assets, targeting 16 individuals.

According to the case materials, the mechanism documented by anti-corruption officers operated as a multi-stage scheme in which virtual assets originating from abroad were initially gathered into a central electronic wallet directly controlled by the group's treasurer. Subsequently, the cryptocurrencies were redirected to intermediaries tasked with converting them into Moldovan lei. The resulting cash was fragmented and distributed through couriers to covertly reach the end beneficiaries within the network.

During the searches, authorities discovered and seized mobile phones linked to virtual asset account management apps, hardware devices used to store crypto wallet private keys, as well as cash funds of unverified legal origin.

The operation continues investigations launched in the fall of 2025 ahead of the September 28, 2025 parliamentary elections, when several decision-makers, members, and sympathizers of political groups affiliated with a criminal organization were detained for attempting to influence the vote through illicit funding sources.

Every person shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final and irrevocable court decision.

Officers of the National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC), jointly with prosecutors from the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office (APO), are conducting searches and other procedural measures in an active and passive corruption case committed under aggravating circumstances. The investigations target two employees of the State Inspectorate for Non-Food Product Surveillance and Consumer Protection (ISSPNPC) and two business entities.

According to the case materials, the Inspectorate officials allegedly claimed and received unlawful funds from economic operators in exchange for not conducting state inspections regarding compliance with commercial rules and operational norms, as well as checks on the quality of industrial products and services rendered. Furthermore, the money was allegedly offered and received to waive penalties for violations detected in the operations of these businesses.

Today, anti-corruption officers searched the residences and offices of the suspects, seizing evidence relevant to the criminal case. The targeted individuals will be investigated while remaining at liberty. Currently, investigations are ongoing to establish all circumstances and identify any potential individuals involved.

Criminal investigation actions continue to establish all circumstances and persons implicated in the investigated acts.

Every person shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final and irrevocable court decision.
 

The National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC) has concluded its educational and awareness-raising campaign, "Integrity in Children's Understanding." Throughout this summer, around 1,600 children across 13 recreation camps in various regions of the Republic of Moldova learned about honesty, responsibility, and the importance of abiding by rules in a dynamic, engaging format.

Officers from the NAC's Anti-corruption Education Directorate (DEA), alongside anti-corruption volunteers, turned theoretical and legal concepts into interactive activities. Through educational games, challenges, and informal discussions, the young participants discovered what fairness means and why zero tolerance for corruption is essential in a relaxed, friendly setting.

The themes were adapted to the participants' age groups, focusing on tangible situations from daily life and the school environment. Through case studies and guided debates, the children analyzed how unfair actions affect the community, learning to recognize wrongful behavior and act as informed, responsible citizens.

The NAC's anti-corruption volunteers—ambassadors of integrity—played a pivotal role in the campaign's success. They actively engaged in moderating workshops, promoting civic conduct models, and distributing informational materials regarding official reporting channels, particularly the National Anti-corruption Hotline (0800 55555).

The NAC's youth-focused corruption prevention efforts aim to nurture and reinforce a culture of integrity across society.