Adviser to the Prime Minister on transport and infrastructure Oleg Tofilat became the winner of the contest to fill the vacancy of administrator of the state-run enterprise “Moldova’s Railways” (CFM), IPN reports, with reference to the Public Property Agency.

The Agency announced the contest on March 18. On April 24, the time limit for submissions was extended as none of the five lodged files met the contest regulations. The second stage to choose an administrator for the CFM was held on May 21. Alongside Oleg Tofilat, six more applicants contended for this post.

Moldova’s Railways has faced financial problems for many months and has large salary arrears. The situation at the enterprise was discussed by the Supreme Security Council. President Maia Sandu said then that the administration of the CFM consciously led the company to bankruptcy by schemes of corruption, rigged public procurement procedures and appropriation. Corruption and defective management also led to salary arrears.