Moldovan law enforcement is warning citizens about fraudulent SMS messages impersonating the police, which falsely inform recipients of traffic violations and parking fines, urging them to contact their bank immediately if they accessed links and entered banking information.

Moldovan law enforcement prevented 78 attempted phone scams in the last 24 hours and reported two previously committed fraud cases, resulting in total damages of 160,250 lei.

A former police officer in Moldova will face trial for issuing a traffic violation protocol in the name of Liudmila Vartic, who was already deceased, at the request of her husband who had committed the offense.

The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate has rejected accusations from Ion Onça, a municipal councilor for the National Alternative Movement (MAN) party, who claimed that the head of the National Investigation Inspectorate (INI), Arcadi Catlabuga, fabricated a criminal case against him.

Moldova's General Police Inspectorate (IGP) reported no new telephone fraud cases in the last 24 hours, attributing this to effective information campaigns and increased public vigilance. However, six previously committed scams totaling 1.85 million lei were reported.

A police officer in Criuleni, Moldova, sustained a gunshot wound to his left knee while off-duty, an incident reported by the district police spokesperson.

Moldovan police announced new searches and the arrest of eight suspects in a call center fraud case that affected Romanian citizens. The fraudulent call center reportedly employed around 180 operators who posed as bank employees to steal money from residents of European countries.

Prompt intervention by police in Bălți, Moldova, prevented fraudsters from obtaining approximately 200,000 lei from two individuals, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

Moldovan police recorded 27 cases of fraud over the weekend, from July 3-5, with a total estimated damage exceeding one million lei. Although the acts occurred between June 27 and July 4, most were reported recently.

Moldova's police are investigating violations on social media, where anonymous comments, threats, blackmail, fraudulent advertisements, and the spread of illegal content can lead to real legal responsibility.

Moldovan police have recorded six fraud cases in the last 24 hours, including one telephone fraud and five previously committed cases, with the total damages exceeding one million lei.

The Moldovan police will hold an event to honor two officers who died in the line of duty, with their families receiving 2 million lei from the reserve fund. Questions have been raised regarding the safety of the patrol car's parking.

Police and prosecutors in Bălți, Moldova, have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of involvement in a 'relative in an accident' scam. The suspects allegedly attempted to extort 99,000 lei from a victim using this method.

Three police officers from the Botanica Police Inspectorate in Moldova, previously arrested for corruption and under house arrest, have been re-detained on suspicion of abuse of office.

Moldovan law enforcement has registered 22 reports of phone fraud within the last 24 hours, with citizens losing over 1 million Moldovan lei in 13 of these cases.

Moldovan police recorded 17 cases of phone fraud in the last 24 hours, resulting in a total loss of nearly 1 million lei, while preventing 236 attempted scams.

Moldovan police are investigating a large-scale fraud case where a 74-year-old woman lost over 130,000 euros to individuals posing as 'clairvoyants' who promised to protect her son.

Moldovan police continue to record numerous cases of phone scams, with significant financial losses reported, including three women in Chișinău who recently transferred money to fraudsters.

In the last 24 hours, Moldovan police registered 21 cases of phone scams, with damages exceeding 2 million lei. Additionally, 222 attempted scams were reported and prevented.

Moldovan police have issued a warning about new fraud cases where scammers are sending messages, purportedly from the Cybercrime Fighting Center and the National Bank, to intimidate people with 'fines' or 'court proceedings' to extract personal data.

In the first four months of the current year, the Moldovan Police registered the lowest number of road accidents in the last 13 years, with 510 incidents and a decrease in fatalities to 47.

A former Moldovan police officer was sentenced to four years in prison and a fine for passive corruption, having solicited bribes from three individuals. Separately, six other police officers from the Botanica inspectorate were brought to court, with prosecutors seeking their arrest on related charges.

A Moldovan police officer risks dismissal for issuing a fine to Liudmila Vartic on March 3rd, hours after her death, according to Viorel Cernăuțeanu, head of the General Police Inspectorate (IGP).

Two police officers in Moldova are under criminal investigation for allegedly harassing an LGBTQ+ woman and demanding money, falsely claiming that homosexuality is illegal.

The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) in Moldova has issued a warning about multiple cases of citizens receiving SMS messages and calls from individuals posing as police officers. These scammers attempt to mislead citizens into believing they have committed traffic violations.

Police in Moldova are investigating cases of individuals pretending to have disabilities to beg in the capital's Center sector, with two such cases already identified.

Moldovan Police Chief Viorel Cernăuțeanu stated in an interview that an assassination attempt was prepared against him in 2024, causing him to fear for his family.

In Chisinau, two police officers allegedly stopped an LGBT community representative, checked her phone's private photos, and demanded 3,000 lei to avoid 'creating problems.' Police deny discrimination, stating the incident is unrelated.

Moldovan police are investigating the suicide of Ludmila Vartic, with domestic violence remaining the primary theory. It was revealed that police were not informed of a previous suicide attempt.

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled an internet scam call center in Chișinău, involving 11 recruiters who were part of an international network of approximately 1,000 operators. The scammers extorted up to $400 per communication session on dating platforms.

Moldovan law enforcement announced the dismantling of a network that sexually exploited seven young women, including three minors, in Chișinău. Six suspects, aged 20 to 30, have been arrested.

Moldovan police are warning citizens about calls circulating on TikTok for anti-government protests on March 25 in Chisinau, stating that any illegal actions will be punished and that the materials promote destabilization scenarios.

Moldovan law enforcement has dismantled a criminal group specialized in online investment fraud, which caused over one million lei in damages to a 63-year-old victim.

Moldova's 'Fulger' special police brigade conducted tactical exercises in a shopping center in Chișinău near midnight, with the General Police Inspectorate urging the public not to spread misinformation about the event.

Moldovan police have identified the device that exploded on its territory on August 9 as a 'drone-missile,' stating it is the first of its kind found in the country.

Moldovan police announced that 73 road accidents involving e-scooters have occurred since the beginning of the year, resulting in two deaths and 54 injuries. Chisinau alone accounted for 38 of these incidents.

The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate has denied accusations of covering up an assault on a young woman, an incident allegedly involving the brother of a PAS party deputy.

The international women's rights center La Strada criticized the Moldovan police on July 20 for their press release regarding the investigation of a 19-year-old girl's rape, accusing law enforcement of victim-blaming and urging them to remove the published message.

Moldova's General Police Inspectorate reported no new phone fraud cases in the last 24 hours, attributing this encouraging signal to increased public awareness and vigilance, while also noting 87 prevented attempts.

Moldovan police announced they prevented 100 fraud attempts in the last 24 hours, with scammers posing as police or anti-fraud service employees. Five previously committed scams were also reported by victims.

Moldovan police have registered new cases of phone fraud, including one victim who transferred 1 million lei for alleged purchases and investments in Dubai goods, bringing the total reported damages to over 1 million lei.

Moldovan police have issued clarifications regarding an incident on June 7 in Sărata Veche, Fălești district, where an officer pointed a weapon at two motorcyclists who were driving without licenses or registration plates, resulting in an accident.

Moldovan police announced new phone scams totaling approximately one million lei, reported by victims. Authorities are considering measures for phone operators to block suspicious calls.

Moldovan police recorded five cases of phone fraud in the last 24 hours, with the total damages exceeding one million lei, while several other scam attempts were prevented.

Moldova's General Police Inspectorate announced that all police vehicles nationwide will simultaneously activate their sirens to commemorate two officers who died in a serious accident in Sîngerei on June 23.

Moldovan police reported receiving 14 complaints of phone fraud within 24 hours, with citizens losing an estimated 3 million leei, while authorities managed to prevent 200 other fraud attempts.

Moldovan police recorded nine phone fraud reports in the last 24 hours, resulting in total damages of approximately 1 million lei.

Moldova's police chief, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, discussed the increasing difficulty in combating telephone and online fraudsters, noting that the development of technologies like voice deepfakes complicates law enforcement efforts.

Moldovan police reported 25 cases of phone fraud in the last 24 hours, resulting in over 2 million lei in damages, while citizens independently prevented 226 other attempts.

Moldovan Police have issued warnings and recommendations for drivers and pedestrians in anticipation of a yellow code alert for heavy rains across the Republic of Moldova on June 2, from 08:00 to 23:00.

Moldovan police identified four members of a drug trafficking group operating nationwide, with the alleged leader, accused of creating online drug sales platforms, being extradited to Chisinau.

Moldovan police issued a warning after phone scammers, impersonating bank or state institution employees, defrauded 18 people of a total of 3.7 million lei in a single day.

The General Police Inspectorate of Moldova is warning citizens about fraudulent emails and SMS messages. These messages falsely claim to be from the Center for Combating Cybercrime or the National Bank of Moldova, representing scam attempts.

Police in Moldova are alerting citizens to a new wave of phone scams where unknown individuals contact potential victims. The fraudsters pretend to be representatives of banking institutions or law enforcement agencies, informing victims of alleged suspicious transactions or taken credits.

Police in Chisinau, Moldova, have launched an investigation into an incident on April 21 where a minor was assaulted by other minors in the Rîșcani sector, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Moldovan police are investigating the disappearance of a minor in the Peresecina village area, with over 100 officers involved in search and verification activities.

Moldovan police have announced a significant increase in traffic on national roads, with over 100 drivers caught exceeding the speed limit, particularly as many travel to local communities.

The General Police Inspectorate in Moldova has launched an investigation after online images showed several students involved in a physical conflict at a school in the capital, noting that the institution's administration had not reported the incident.

Moldova's General Police Inspectorate (IGP) reported an increase in street begging cases, stating that analyses show most individuals engaged in begging do not have the health problems they often claim.

Following an activist's claim that police demanded money from an LGBTQ+ individual, Moldovan police have announced an internal investigation into the alleged 'fine for homosexuality' case.

Moldovan police have documented a protest organized near the Palace of the Republic, where the Conference on Social Rights was held. Authorities noted actions indicating that participants were allegedly paid 500 lei to attend the protest for approximately 30 minutes.

The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) in Moldova has detected a fraudulent website, named 'Protecție Temporară,' that falsely claims to offer temporary protection extension services for Ukrainian displaced persons for a fee.

Moldovan police identified three individuals suspected of searching for drugs on a street in the capital and two others believed to have placed them there, leading to the detention of two foreign citizens.

Moldovan police have conducted several anti-drug raids in Chișinău, targeting various venues including electronic music party spaces, which has sparked public reactions.

Moldovan police reported two fatal road accidents on February 26, resulting in two deaths: a pedestrian was hit by a truck in Chisinau, and a local resident was struck by a train in Balti.

Moldovan police are reportedly searching for Marcin Romanowski, Poland's former deputy justice minister, who is wanted on charges of abuse of power and participation in an organized crime group, with reports suggesting he may be in Transnistria.

Moldovan police have registered new instances of phone fraud, including one recent case where a victim lost 127,000 lei and another older case now reported, bringing the total damage to 195,000 lei.

The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) in Moldova issued a statement condemning attempts by individuals with defendant status and political actors to divert public attention from ongoing investigations, following accusations against the head of INI by Councilor Ion Onța.

Police in the capital documented ten episodes of begging, sanctioning several individuals who allegedly simulated disabilities to solicit money from passersby, urging citizens not to encourage begging.

Moldovan police have reported a total loss exceeding 2 million lei (approximately 100,000 euros) from phone scams, with one victim alone losing over 360,000 lei. A new case was registered over the weekend, and ten previous cases were reported recently.

Moldovan police have reported a fraud case in Cahul where an individual, impersonating a SIS employee, accused a victim of financing terrorism and convinced them to hand over $16,000.

Moldovan police have recorded new cases of telephone fraud where scammers impersonated representatives of public institutions, with the total reported damages approaching one million lei.

Law enforcement in Moldova dismantled a clandestine line for producing and bottling alcoholic beverages. Over 750 bottles of divin (Moldovan brandy) were seized during searches at the production facility, sales point, and a residence.

Moldovan police have registered a new case of phone fraud and five previously committed cases, with the total damages exceeding one million lei. The General Police Inspectorate is investigating the incidents.

Moldova's General Police Inspectorate reported no new telephone fraud cases in the last 24 hours, attributing it to increased public awareness, while also preventing 148 attempted frauds.

A former police officer in Chisinau, Moldova, has been sentenced to four years in prison for torturing a man by locking him in a service car with the heating on full blast and attempting to cover up the incident. The officer has been declared wanted as he was not present for the sentencing.

Two patrol officers in Moldova were seriously injured after being violently hit by a car while working on the roadside in Sîngerei district.

Moldova's General Police Inspectorate announced 14 reports of phone fraud in the last 24 hours, with an estimated total loss of approximately 3 million lei.

Moldovan law enforcement has not received any complaints from individuals who lost money in the TUX financial pyramid scheme, with the head of police suggesting some victims may have been civil servants.

Law enforcement officers in Furceni, Orhei district, Moldova, discovered 1.5 kilograms of dried, chopped plant material resembling cannabis, along with a cultivated plant similar to cannabis, at the home of a 63-year-old man.

Moldovan police recorded 25 cases of phone fraud in the last 24 hours, totaling over 2 million lei in damages, while preventing 226 other attempts due to citizen vigilance.

Moldovan police have issued a warning about a new SMS scam where fraudsters send fake messages about traffic fines, impersonating the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The public is urged to be vigilant against this new scheme.

Moldovan police reported 19 cases of telephone fraud in the last 24 hours, with total damages exceeding 4 million lei, and announced the largest sums lost by victims.

Moldovan police have arrested two individuals in Chisinau following multiple phone scam incidents where victims were defrauded of significant sums by callers posing as bank or postal representatives.

An integrity body will investigate the assets of the head of Moldova's Botanica Police Inspectorate, who was detained on suspicion of taking bribes from drug dealers.

Police in Moldova intervened in over 100 incidents, including clearing consequences of strong winds, after an orange code alert was issued across several regions.

Two police officers in Moldova may face criminal charges for allegedly extorting 3,000 lei from a young woman after checking her phone and discovering her sexual orientation, with Genderdoc-M insisting on accountability.

Adrian Gamco, head of the Criminal Investigation Section of the Briceni Police Inspectorate in Moldova, has been found by the National Integrity Authority (ANI) to possess unjustified wealth totaling 621 thousand lei.

Moldova's National Integrity Authority (ANI) has identified a former General Police Inspectorate (IGP) official with unjustified wealth amounting to 2.5 million lei. The finding, detailed in an April 6 report, suggests a significant discrepancy between the official's income and assets.

Police in Moldova have issued a warning to drivers about widespread fog and poor visibility on the country's roads, urging caution and advising pedestrians to cross only in safe areas.

Three individuals were fined in Chisinau following a protest on March 19 at the Palace of the Republic, with police reporting that some participants were allegedly promised up to 1000 lei for recruiting others and 500 lei for their own participation.

The General Police Inspectorate of Moldova is requesting access to Chișinău's public video surveillance system to respond promptly to risks and has also recommended the implementation of surveillance systems in schools.

A sector chief within the Moldovan Police has been sentenced to four years in prison for passive corruption, nearly 14 years after the criminal case was initiated. An attorney involved in the same case received a suspended sentence.

Four individuals were detained in Chisinau, Moldova, on March 3 on corruption charges, suspected of receiving €40,000 to help a convicted person avoid prison, according to the National Anti-Corruption Center.

Moldovan police report calls on TikTok for anti-government protests on March 25, warning of attempts to destabilize the country. Meanwhile, Ukraine denies an embargo on Moldovan wine, and the mayor of Durlești is detained for land fraud.

Two former police officers from Ialoveni, along with two accomplices, were sentenced to prison for passive corruption after staging a crime and extorting 7,000 euros from a man.