Moldova's 'Theft of the Century': Plahotniuc's 19-Year Sentence
Published on: April 22, 2026, 6:14 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Vladimir Plahotniuc, a prominent Moldovan businessman and former political figure, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a $1 billion fraud case. The scandal shook Moldova's banking system and politics, causing international reactions and impacting the nation's relationship with the EU.
