
MoldATSA Employees Arrested in Corruption Case in Chisinau
Two employees of the state enterprise MoldATSA were arrested for 30 days and a third placed under house arrest in Chisinau on charges of corruption and abuse of office.
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Two employees of the state enterprise MoldATSA were arrested for 30 days and a third placed under house arrest in Chisinau on charges of corruption and abuse of office.

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Three employees with 'decision-making functions' at Moldatsa, including the chief accountant and deputy heads, have been detained by the CNA following searches related to alleged corruption, fictitious competitions, unjustified bonuses, and public procurement violations.

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An analysis of Moldatsa employees' asset declarations revealed that most received generous salary increases in 2025, with some indicating monthly salaries exceeding 100,000 lei after a change in leadership.
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