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Moldova Raids Detain 74 Over Alleged GRU-Linked Plot Ahead of Election

Officials describe recruits trained in Serbia, each allegedly paid €400 to foment unrest.

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Die moldauische Präsidentin Maia Sandu hat Moskau vorgeworfen, sich mit Stimmenkauf und Desinformation massiv in die am kommenden Sonntag anstehende Parlamentswahl in ihrem Land einzumischen.
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Overview

  • Police searched more than 250 locations across the country, including prisons, in actions tied to suspected plans for mass unrest.
  • Security adviser Stanislav Secrieru said a GRU-supported network was disrupted and that 74 detainees are cooperating with investigators.
  • Prosecutors allege over 100 Moldovans traveled to Serbia for firearms and crowd-violence training, with €400 paid to each participant.
  • Police chief Viorel Cernauteanu said those involved had ties to unspecified political parties and criminal groups.
  • Opposition leader Igor Dodon reported searches at Socialist offices and accused the ruling PAS of intimidation, while polls suggest PAS leads but may lack a majority before Sunday’s vote.