The value of fines imposed on air operators in 2022 increased as a result of the rise in the number of contravention cases stated against them. As many as 22 contravention cases were started against air operators in 2021, as opposed to 137 cases in 2022. The sum of fines rose from 600,000 lei in 2021 to almost 6 million lei in 2022, IPN reports, quoting a press release of the Border Police.

The air operators were penalized for bringing into Moldova foreign citizens or stateless persons who do not have a valid visa or a valid permit of stay and a valid document for crossing the state border, which would be recognized and accepted by the Republic of Moldova.

The fine for such a contravention varies between 9,000 to 45,000 lei. The last amount is imposed if the same contravention is committed repeatedly.