Transnational group laundered 1 million lei through Moldovan banks
A 22-year-old student from Moldova was arrested by the Center for Fighting Economic Crimes and Corruption on suspicion of being a member of a transnational crime group that laundered about 1 million lei through Moldovan banks, Info-Prim Neo reports referring to a CCCEC press release.
The fraud scheme that involves Moldovan, Russian and US citizens was organized though the local banking system, associated with electronic frauds in the US. The young man is suspected to have used fake IDs to withdraw cash through fast money transfer systems. The money was stolen from foreign citizens.
It’s been established that the transnational group legalized money of 1 million lei obtained through various crimes, including cybernetic.
The penalty for the crime may vary between 5 and 10 years in jail. CCCEC is currently continuing the investigation in order to identify other suspects.