Six Moldovan nationals detained at the Bulgarian border with nearly $1.2 million in undeclared cash

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10 November 2026
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Six Moldovan citizens were caught at a border crossing in Bulgaria while attempting to take nearly $1.2 million in undeclared cash into Turkey. The case was documented by Bulgarian customs officials and border police, IPN reports.

According to the Bulgarian Customs Agency, the van carrying the six people was travelling from the Republic of Moldova to Turkey and was registered abroad. The vehicle was stopped for inspection at the Lesovo border crossing.

During the inspection, customs officers discovered vacuum-sealed bundles of $100 bills concealed in elastic belts worn by the driver and five passengers. The total amount found was $1,199,900.

The six individuals were detained at the Border Police Station in Elhovo. The money was confiscated, and the Bulgarian authorities launched six criminal proceedings.

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The Cernavoda nuclear power plant was shut down on Monday evening, just days after reactor 1 was restarted and on the eve of the second reactor’s scheduled restart. According to Nuclearelectrica, the shutdown was caused by a fault in the conventional section of unit 1. Following the incident, the plant’s technical director was dismissed, IPN reports.

The company stated that the reactor was disconnected in accordance with standard procedures and that nuclear safety was not compromised. Technical teams are working to resolve the fault so that Reactor 1 can be restarted and reconnected to the national power grid as soon as possible.

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Six Moldovan nationals detained at the Bulgarian border with nearly $1.2 million in undeclared cash

IPN.md

10 November 2026
09:33

IPN.md

10 November 2026
09:33

Follow IPN on Google News Add IPN as a preferred source

During the inspection, customs officers discovered vacuum-sealed bundles of $100 bills concealed in elastic belts worn by the driver and five passengers. The total amount found was $1,199,900.

The six individuals were detained at the Border Police Station in Elhovo. The money was confiscated, and the Bulgarian authorities launched six criminal proceedings.

Border Bulgaria Custom Dollars Moldovans Retention Turkey undeclared money

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Agenda of events for Tuesday, November 10

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs is hosting the regional conference “Integrity and Institutional Resilience in the Internal Affairs Sector in the Context of EU Accession” /Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel /09:00 AM/.

The 12th European Integration Forum takes place as part of the annual conference on EU enlargement, organized by the Bureau for European Integration /Palace of the Republic /09:00 AM/.

Printing begins for the ballots for the November 15 elections for Bashkan (Governor) of Gagauzia and the People’s Assembly /Chisinau Printing Works, 35 Mitropolit Petru Movila Street /09:00 AM/.

The Superior Council of Magistracy will hold a meeting /CSM /09:30 AM/.

The National Youth Agency, together with its YOUTHLINK project partners, is organizing the conference “The Generation That Matters: Engagement, Dialogue and Change in the School Community” /Labour Institute, 10 Zimbrului Street /9:30 AM/.

The National Agency for Energy Regulation will hold a public meeting /ANRE /10:00 AM/.

The National Library, together with the National Library Council and UNESCO, is organizing the 31st edition of the Forum of Managers of the National Library System /BNRM /10:00 AM/.

The “BUILDING TRUST” CIVIC MOVEMENT is holding a press conference entitled “The Republic of Moldova: From a Country of Emigrants to a Country That Imports Labour. The Labour Market Paradox” /IPN News Agency conference room, 2/2 Teatrului Lane, 3rd floor; streamed live on FB.com/ipn.md and the Agency’s YouTube channel, and available afterwards in the archive /11:00 AM/.

The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Interethnic Relations is holding public hearings on protecting the rights of Roma people and promoting their social inclusion /Parliament, Room 114 /10:00 AM/.

A presentation on the progress of updating the General Urban Plan will be followed by a meeting of the Chisinau 2040 General Urban Plan Oversight Group /Summit Events /01:00 PM/.

A handover ceremony will be held for the equipment donated to the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations by the NATO Liaison Office in the Republic of Moldova /IGSU /02:00 PM/.

The “ClassFest Acting LAB 2026” International Festival of Theatre and Film Schools, organised by the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts, continues through 14 November, having opened on 9 November.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos continues her visit to the Republic of Moldova /8-10 November/.

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