Man, 20, sentenced to 5 years in prison for defrauding two women in Chisinau
A court sentenced a 20-year-old foreign national to 5 years in prison and a 250,000 lei fine for defrauding two women of more than 240,000 lei.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
After serving his sentence, the man must be deported to his country of origin. The sentence can still be appealed, so it is not final. Separately, the reports say a cyberattack may have exposed the data of over 750,000 Moldovan residents. Affected people can seek compensation from state institutions.
What happened
A court found a 20-year-old foreign citizen guilty of defrauding two women in Chisinau in March 2026. The women believed they were speaking to bank and police staff. The man fully admitted his guilt, and the sentence can still be appealed.
In short
- The women handed over more than 240,000 lei, 1,000 dollars and 3,850 euros in total.
- The first victim got a phone call, and then a man who said he worked for a bank came to her home.
- The court sentenced him to 5 years in prison and a fine of 250,000 lei.
- The man received 3,000 lei as a reward for collecting the money from another member of the group.
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