Stolen Billion file: former leader of Moldovan Democratic Party appears before court, makes statements on case
Moldpres,
23 February 2026 15:20
The former leader of the Moldovan Democratic Party (PDM), Vladimir Plahotniuc, today appeared before court and made statements in the file known as the “stolen billion.”The ex-leader of the Democrats stressed that the charges brought by prosecutors were not well-f...
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