The Center for Combating Corruption and Economic Crimes, in concert with the similar services of the UK, Switzerland, India and the United Arab Emirates, managed to thwart an attempt to launder over 15 million lei through Moldovan banks, Info-Prim Neo reports, quoting a communiqué from the Center. The money was obtained by an Arab man from illegal activities on the territory of the United Arab Emirates. The man intended to transfer the funds through his personal bank accounts opened in Moldova to imposters in the United Arab Emirates. Afterward, the money was to be transferred to bank accounts in other countries. As a result of the steps taken by the Anticorruption Center, 3.5 million lei identified in accounts in Moldova was seized. The other over 11 million lei was found in Swiss bank accounts. The main suspect succeeded in leaving Moldova. Several days ago, the United Arab Emirates issued the arrest and extradition warrant against the Arab man to the Moldovan authorities. The man is wanted and faces a heavy sentence if found.