Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud case
Published: 9/25/2025
Greece has extradited Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, accused of a $1bn fraud case, to Moldova ahead of crucial parliamentary elections. President Maia Sandu warns of Russian interference in Moldova's future, while Plahotniuc denies any wrongdoing. The extradition risks becoming a political spectacle amid accusations of rights violations. Moldova seeks to maintain its European integration amid Russian influence and disinformation campaigns.
