The EBRD imposed sanctions against a Moldovan citizen for fraudulent activities
This reports the press service of the EBRD.
The program aims to strengthen Moldova’s capacity to design, implement and manage effective reforms by involving Moldovan experts in key government institutions.
Bejan, who is married to an employee of Moldova’s Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, was hired as a growth plan expert to provide technical assistance to the same ministry under the program. An investigation by the EBRD’s Office of the Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) revealed that Bejan committed fraud by failing to disclose this conflict of interest both in the selection process and in the performance of the consultancy contract.
The sanction includes an 18-month period of debarment from participation in EBRD-financed projects, during which time Mr. Bejan and any entity he controls will not be able to participate in projects and operations.
The debarment is part of the settlement agreement, which provides for leniency in light of Bejan’s guilty plea and his cooperation with the investigation.
