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Allegedly asked and received a 1200-euro bribe, under the pretext that they can help in obtaining a driving license
09.09.2021 848 Views1200 euros were allegedly extorted and received by two men, under the pretext that they can help obtain a driving license of B and C categories, without having necessary knowledge in the field.
In fact, the two allegedly claimed that have influence on some officials from the Department of Registration of Transport Means and Driver’s Qualification, Chisinau, and that they could determine them to organize successful taking of theoretical and practical tests, with subsequent issuance of driving license.
The case was denounced to the NAC, the men were detained by the anti-corruption officers and prosecutors, being investigated for influence peddling.
The searches were carried out at domiciles and cars of the suspects to strengthen the probatory, where the schooling documents and copies of identity cards were found. The evidence will be examined to identify traces of the crime.
The two men were detained for 72 hours in the NAC detention center.
For the incriminated fraud, the Criminal Code provides a fine for up to 200.000 lei or prison from 2 to 7 years.
Every person is presumed to be innocent until final and irrevocable decision of the court is taken.
The Anticorruption Prosecution Office is conducting the criminal investigation.