Case prosecutor of former leader of Moldovan Democratic Party says provisions of Criminal Code allow law enforcement authorities to conduct criminal proceedings
Moldpres,
21 January 2026 20:40
The Criminal Code stipulates that all citizens of Moldova who have permanent residence on the territory of the country, but have committed crimes in other states, are held criminally liable in accordance with the procedures and code of Moldova. Prosecutor Alexandru Cernei today m...
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