Five persons were detained, with two of these being arrested, on suspicion of tax evasion, money laundering and pseudo-entrepreneurial activities to an estimated value of over 500 million lei.

Contacted by IPN, prosecutor Vitalie Busuioc said two criminal cases were started against the five persons. These are suspected of issuing invoices to business entities that smuggled different consumer goods into Moldova, causing thus damage to the state budget.

The profit made as a result of the illegal activity was legalized by fictitious transactions and the money was withdrawn in cash.

If they are found guilty, the suspects will serve up to ten years in jail.