To conceal the criminal nature of the illegally obtained funds, members of the organized crime group laundered, transferred, and invested the money, including through other individuals and companies. At the same time, law enforcement agencies are investigating the investment of illegally obtained funds in residential construction projects.
As a result, law enforcement officers conducted more than 20 searches in Chisinau, where they seized $80,000 and 20,000 euros, allegedly derived from the illicit production of cigarettes and smuggling, as well as a 2026 Porsche Cayenne and a 2019 Mercedes-Benz, cell phones, draft documents, contracts, and documents related to leasing transactions.
The investigation is ongoing with the aim of establishing all the circumstances of the case, identifying other individuals who may be involved, and determining the role of each person implicated in the scheme under investigation.
