# Moldova facial image registry proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moldova-facial-image-registry-proposal > Updated: 2026-10-02T19:29:33.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed the establishment of a national Facial Image Registry (RIF), a state-operated biometric system intended to support law enforcement activities. The registry is designed to assist in criminal investigations, the identification of suspects, the location of missing persons, and the identification of human remains. The proposed system will manage both identified and unidentified facial images using 1:1 verification and 1:N biometric comparison methods. To ensure accuracy, the project specifies that computer-generated outputs will serve only as preliminary technical results, requiring manual verification by qualified personnel before being used for official purposes. The initiative aims to enhance national law enforcement and border security capabilities in response to regional concerns regarding terrorism, organized crime, and cross-border threats linked to the war in Ukraine. The registry is intended to connect with other government systems and eventually facilitate facial-image exchanges with European authorities. The project is currently in a promotion phase following consultations with institutions responsible for defending fundamental rights. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Moldova proposes new Facial Image Registry for biometric identification Moldova's Ministry of Internal Affairs is proposing a Facial Image Registry to enable biometric identification for criminal investigations and locating missing persons. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-proposes-new-facial-image-registry-for-biometric-identification ### 2026-09-25: Moldova proposes national facial image registry for law enforcement Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes a national Facial Image Registry (RIF) to assist law enforcement with biometric identification and future data exchange with European authorities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-proposes-national-facial-image-registry-for-law-enforcement --- Cite as: Moldova facial image registry proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moldova-facial-image-registry-proposal