Today, a judge from the Comrat Court was subjected to searches in a criminal case on illicit enrichment committed by a public official. The actions took place after the Interim Prosecutor General obtained the approval of the Superior Council of Magistracy, which accepted the request to carry out criminal prosecution against the judge.
According to the case, the judge together with his family members obtained in a short period of time several assets. Their value substantially exceeds the family's income. At this stage, it is suspected that some of the goods and properties acquired by him, would be managed both by some members of his family and by intermediaries.
In order to strengthen the evidence, the officers of the Security and Intelligence Service and National Anti-Corruption Centre carried out searches at the judge's office, at his home and in his car. The Ordinance authorized to seize flash drives, documents, accounting documents, other evidence in the interest of the criminal investigation. These are to be analyzed within the case.
At the moment, other actions are being carried out to ensure a complete and objective investigation. It is being done within the legal limits, ensuring compliance with the presumption of innocence of the person and respect for all procedural rights and guarantees.
The Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office is conducting the criminal investigation.