The National Bank of Moldova said that it fully cooperated with the investigation bodies in cases that concern the banking sector and provided all the existing materials, documents, specialists, explanations and will continue to fully cooperate, IPN reports.

“We express our hope and confidence that a professional and objective investigation will be conducted so as to identify those who are really to blame for the bank fraud. At the same time, we hope the investigation measures will not affect the National Bank’s capacity to carry out its supervision duties. The Bank is yet seriously concerned about the statements and public actions that multiplied in the recent past and that affect the spirits of the institution’s employees and the Bank’s capacity to fulfill its duties professionally and independently,” the Executive Board of the National Bank of Moldova says in a press release.

“Responding to the press’ increased interest in the employees involved in today’s actions, we communicate that these colleagues showed professionalism and dedication, taking an active part in the reformation of the banking sector, which is a large-scale process supported by the foreign partners of the Republic of Moldova.”

In the morning of March 5, the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out searches at the head office of the National Bank of Moldova. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, the measure is part of the investigations conducted into the bank fraud case. Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo said that he authorized the arrest and questioning of persons from the Bank’s administration, without specifying if someone was arrested or not.