Jacob Smith

23 Apr 2026

Former Moldovan oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc has been sentenced to 19 yea… – Jacob Smith

Former Moldovan oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc has been sentenced to 19 years in prison over a massive banking fraud case known as the “theft of the century.” The scandal involved $1 billion, significantly impacting the country’s economy. Despite denying wrongdoing, prosecutors presented evidence of personal gains, making this one of the most high-profile corruption cases in the region. #Moldova #Corruption #FraudCase #Justice #GlobalNews #Crime