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Viorel Melnic sent to trial for illegal party financing

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Former Moldovan MP Viorel Melnic has been sent to trial on charges of illegal political party financing and money laundering. The investigation, conducted by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, alleges that Melnic acted on behalf of the “Victory/Pobeda” Political Bloc to channel funds from prohibited sources.

Prosecutors claim that between July and September 2025, Melnic received multiple installments totaling approximately 3.33 million lei, including amounts in Moldovan lei, euros, and US dollars. These funds were allegedly used to promote the political bloc’s image, support a candidate during the September 28, 2025, parliamentary elections, and finance various rallies and meetings.

Additionally, the illicit funds were reportedly used for public works, such as renovating a football stadium in Orhei and apartment courtyards in southern Moldova. Investigators also allege that part of the money was converted through USDT cryptocurrency transactions via an intermediary linked to Ilan Șor to conceal the origin of the funds.

Entities

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office · Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office · Buiucani District Court of Chisinau · Chișinău · Ilan Șor · Victory Political Bloc · Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc · Viorel Melnic

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Investigators allege that part of the illicit funds was converted through USDT cryptocurrency transactions. moldovalive.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Melnic allegedly received funds in three installments consisting of Moldovan lei, euros, and US dollars. moldovalive.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Illicit funds were allegedly used to promote the public image of the Victory/Pobeda bloc. moldovalive.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The total amount of illicit funds is estimated at approximately 3.33 million Moldovan lei. moldovalive.md
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Former MP Viorel Melnic is accused of illegal political party financing and money laundering. moldovalive.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The funds were allegedly used to support a candidate during the September 28, 2025, parliamentary elections. moldovalive.md
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Funds were allegedly used for stadium renovations in Orhei and courtyard reconstructions in southern Moldova. moldovalive.md

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