According to the investigation, the former official received money in exchange for a promise to influence officials at the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA). The matter concerned the renewal of a licence to import poultry and animal feed from Ukraine.
ANSA had previously suspended imports after irregularities were uncovered during inspections. In particular, residues of a substance prohibited for use in animal products intended for human consumption were found in the feed. The treatment of poultry and livestock with this substance was also deemed unlawful.
The investigation was carried out by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the National Anti-Corruption Centre. However, the accused does not admit guilt and denies the charges brought against him.
The case has been referred to the Buiucani District Court in Chișinău. Under Moldovan law, trading in influence is punishable by a fine of between 100,000 and 150,000 lei or imprisonment for up to six years.
Separately, the prosecution service reported on a second individual involved in the case – a representative of an economic agent who was detained in early July. In September, he was brought before the court under a plea agreement. Under the law, entering into such an agreement may serve as grounds for a one-third reduction in the sentence.
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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