The MP of the Shor Party Denis Ulanov also remained without parliamentary immunity. In his case, as the prosecutor general said, there are pertinent and conclusive proofs of his involvement in the bank fraud. The decision was taken by the votes of 70 MPs. Earlier the same evening, his mate Petru Jardan was also striped of parliamentary immunity, IPN reports.

Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo said in Parliament that Denis Ulanov is suspected of involvement in the bank fraud case and his actions are investigated as “swindle” and “money laundering”, both in considerable amounts and in the interests of a criminal association.

According to him, acting in the interests of a criminal association, Denis Ulanov provided the financial resources and instruments needed for removing the obstacles to the stealing of US$12.5 million and €23.8 million, causing considerable damage to the state. He is also suspected of complicity in money laundering.

Answering MPs’ questions, Alexandr Stoianoglo said Vlad Plahotniuc is the manager of the criminal organization, while Ilan Shor headed the criminal group. As to the statements that Denis Ulanov repeatedly asked to be questioned by prosecutors, the Prosecutor General said the MPs filed complaints about his activity in different cases and never requested to be questioned.

Denis Ulanov said in Parliament that he does not want to believe that today’s developments are political in character. “You probably assigned me a role because I served as the lawyer for Ilan Shor. Yes, I was his lawyer and honestly, legally and professionally fulfilled my duties. If time has come to leave this hall, I will return to the same activity,” stated Denis Ulanov.