A cross-border network involved in money laundering and scams was uncovered in Chisinau. Through this network, a sum of €7 million was illegally introduced into the Republic of Moldova. Two people were arrested, IPN reports.
According to prosecutors, from 2021 until now, a number of people aged between 40 and 60 devised a scheme to hide the illicit origin of money derived from criminal activities performed in foreign countries, especially scams.
Through various financial transactions, the scammers distorted the information about the origin and destination of the money. Thus, they managed to introduce massive funds into the legal circuit.
The financial transaction scheme was unveiled after ten searches carried out in Chisinau, at the head offices of a number of companies and at the homes of suspects.
The detained men, including an Italian citizen, were placed under arrest for 30 days, and the investigations are continued to identify all members of the network.
The criminal group was uncovered by the Moldovan authorities in cooperation with those in Italy.
