The criminal case, started on November 2, 2022, by the National Anticorruption Center (NAC) based on the whistleblowing filed by a head of the customs post regarding the attempted corruption of it by a customs broker, was sent to court.

Following the criminal investigation, it was found that the customs broker promised money in the amount of 5000 US dollars to the head of the customs post, who is a public person, to facilitate the granting of customs clearance on goods belonging to an economic agent, on November 1-2, 2022.

The cash was received on November 2, 2022, by the head of the customs post under the control of the NAC. The money that was offered, in the amount of 5000 US dollars, was collected from the head of the customs post, recognized as a criminal offense and sent for safekeeping to the State Tax Inspectorate.

Art. 325 para. (1) of the Criminal Code provides for a prison sentence of up to 6 years with a fine ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 lei.

The accused has admitted her guilt, and the criminal case was referred to the judiciary, to be examined by the Chisinau Court, Buiucani headquarters.

Note: A person accused of committing a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final court decision.