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Moldovan oligarch and former politician Vladimir Plahotniuc is sentenced to 19 years in prison for embezzling

Corruption in Moldova — Moldovan oligarch and former politician Vladimir Plahotniuc is sentenced to 19 years in prison for embezzling about US$1 billion from the country's banks. [https://www.reuters.com/

Published April 22, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Corruption in Moldova.

Moldovan oligarch and former politician Vladimir Plahotniuc is sentenced to 19 years in prison for embezzling about US$1 billion from the country's banks. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/moldovan-court-sentences-tycoon-plahotniuc-19-years-fraud-case-2026-04-22/ (Reuters)]

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