The judicial system of Moldova helps the corrupt functionaries to remain in power even if they violate the legislation and the human rights. The accusations were made by representatives of “Asito”, which is a shareholder of Victoriabank, following a court decision upholding the decision of the bank’s Administration Board to organize the general assembly of shareholders on February 6.

“Asito” owns 5% of the bank’s shares. In a news conference at IPN, the company’s jurist Natalia Savca said that “Asito” appealed the decision of the Administration Board of Victoriabank for the reason that the procedure was violated. The court suspended the given decision, but the bank’s administration challenged it in a higher court. When Natalia Savca went to the Botanica Court to familiarize herself with the case, she found out that it was no longer inside the court.

“Though the deadline by which an appeal can be filed expired on January 24, I was told that the case was already transmitted to the Chisinau Appeals Court on January 23. The rights of the company I represent were violated,” stated Natalia Savca.

Angela Maxim, senior jurist at “Asito”, said the case at the Appeals Court wasn’t distributed at random, as required. “The money offered by international organizations was used to purchase a program that distributes cases to judges arbitrarily. But this program is being avoided. On January 24, we found out who will try the case according to the distribution procedure. However, on January 23, this judge sent notices to the persons involved in the case. So, he knew already that the case will be entrusted to him,” she stated.

The jurists of “Asito” filed a number of appeals, but they were rejected and a decision in favor of the administration of Victoriabank was ultimately passed. “It’s evident to us that the money provided by the EU for reforming the justice sector is misspent. A Government decision says that the financial support offered for reforming justice will be suspended if cases of corruption and violation of the law are identified,” said Angela Maxim.

“Asito” commercial director Sergiu Cusnir said the temperatures in the banking system and the legal system are high and the company intends to inform society about the illegalities and violations committed there.