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Canada Blacklists 16 Individuals and Two Entities Tied to Ilan Shor Over Moldova Interference

The move triggers asset freezes plus entry bans under Canada's Special Economic Measures regime.

Russia, Moscow, Aug. 27, 2025: People stage a rally outside the Embassy of Moldova, demanding an increase in the number of polling stations in Russia for the Moldovan parliamentary election, scheduled for Sept. 28, 2025. (Credit Image: Tamara Shakhnazaryan/TASS via ZUMA Press)
: Image of the map of the world, with half of the maple leaf, and the Canada logo, with the following text overlayed: News release. Sanctions in response to Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova

Overview

  • Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced the designations on August 28 under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations.
  • Ottawa says the targets helped destabilize Moldova’s government and are linked to Ilan Shor, who fled in 2019 and was previously sanctioned by Canada.
  • The published list names figures such as Evghenia Gutul, Irina Vlah and Mihail Vlah, including officials from Gagauzia and representatives of pro-Russian media accused of spreading disinformation.
  • Canada also listed the Shor-aligned Victory/Pobeda political bloc and the Association of People with Epaulettes “Scutul Poporului,” citing their role alongside a leader in organizing 2023 anti-government protests.
  • The action is framed as a pre-emptive response to escalating interference ahead of Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections, with those listed barred from dealings by Canadians and deemed inadmissible to Canada.