According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Anti-Corruption Centre, in January 2026 the accused allegedly discussed the possibility of influencing the outcome of a criminal case being heard by another judge at the Bălți Court.
According to the investigation, the former judge claimed that he could influence his colleague and secure a ruling in favour of the two defendants. It was envisaged that they would be acquitted of the main charge, whilst remaining liable for less serious offences.
The sum of 1,500 euros was mentioned during the discussion. According to the investigation, 1,000 euros were intended for the judge hearing the case, whilst a further 500 euros were to be returned to the two defendants.
The former judge pleaded guilty and entered into a plea agreement. The case was subsequently transferred to the Chișinău Court, Buiucani Division. Earlier, the court had also received the case of the alleged intermediary, who had entered into a similar agreement.
Under the relevant section of the law, trading in influence is punishable by imprisonment for up to six years or a fine of between 100,000 and 150,000 lei.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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