Jacob Smith23 Apr 2026Former 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 #Corrup4 likes4 comments#fraudcase#corruption#moldova#globalnews#crime