Constantin Tutu, sentenced to 8 years in prison
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27 January 2026 13:50
The former Democratic deputy, Constantin Tutu, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. The decision was pronounced today, January 27, by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court, Buiucani headquarters.… The post Constantin Tutu, sentenced to 8 years in prison appeared first on ipn.md.
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