A lawyer detained by the CNA and anti-corruption prosecutors: he allegedly demanded 30 thousand euros to settle a case in court
The National Anti-Corruption Centre (CNA) announces on Tuesday, November 8, that a lawyer has been detained by officers of the CNA’s Northern Territorial General Directorate and anti-corruption prosecutors in a case of influence peddling. The suspect allegedly demanded 30 thousand euros from a convicted person, claiming that he could help him escape punishment in the appeal court.
According to the case materials, the lawyer allegedly offered to intervene with the Balti Court of Appeal magistrates with a request to fully uphold the sentence issued by the Drochia Court of Appeal in the case of his client, who was sentenced to 9 years and 10 years in prison for fraud.
“Thus, under the control of DGT Nord of the CNA and the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office, a sum of 5,000 euros was transferred to the lawyer – an action documented by special means in the criminal case,” the CNA notes.
According to a CNA press release, in order to gather additional evidence, on Tuesday searches were carried out at the suspect’s home and in his cars, and further prosecution actions are taking place at his office in Edineț.
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office is leading the prosecution.
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