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In Chișinău, two young men have been detained in connection with a case involving the extortion of 7,000 euros

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and staff of Moldova’s National Anti-Corruption Centre are investigating a criminal case involving three residents of Chișinău. They are suspected of abuse of office and extorting 7,000 euros in return for allegedly influencing the course of a criminal case.
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According to the investigation, the suspects allegedly promised an informant that they would influence the work of the investigating authorities handling a rape case. Law enforcement officials claim that they expected to receive 7,000 euros in return.

The suspects are alleged to have received the first instalment – 1,650 euros – from the informant. The handover of the money took place under the supervision of officers from the National Anti-Corruption Centre.

As part of the investigation, officers from the anti-corruption agency are carrying out searches at the suspects’ homes. Two young men have been detained. They have been placed in the National Anti-Corruption Centre’s detention centre for up to 72 hours.

The investigation is ongoing. The court will make the final legal assessment of the suspects’ actions.

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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