Overview

• Plahotniuc was escorted in handcuffs from Chișinău International Airport to pretrial detention center SIZO No.13 under restricted‑access security.
• Authorities limited entry to the airport during his arrival to avert potential provocations, according to official statements.
• He was detained in Greece in July on an Interpol notice before being handed over to Moldovan authorities.
• Moldovan cases accuse him of creating and leading a criminal group, large‑scale fraud, money laundering, illegal enrichment, and siphoning about $1 billion from the country’s banking system.
• Crowds outside the airport included supporters of the ruling party and backers of the former Democratic Party leader, with chants captured by local media as he was moved through a VIP terminal.