Money laundering service checked a journalist's data nine hours before his investigation
The service gave three different explanations for the check of July 15, 2021, and the last one came only in July 2026.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
To see who checked your data, open the EVO mobile app and go to Account, Security and privacy, Data access history. If a check looks suspicious, you can ask the institution for an explanation. For a suspected breach of the law, you can complain to the National Centre for Personal Data Protection (CNPDCP) or go to court.
What happened
On July 15, 2021, an employee of the Service for Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering checked the personal data of RISE Moldova journalist Iurie Sanduta. About nine hours later, RISE Moldova published the investigation "Casta" on cocaine trafficking. The service has not said who accessed the data or why.
In short
- On February 21, 2025, a Chisinau court ordered the service to explain the reason for the check and where the data came from.
- The Court of Appeal upheld that decision in December 2025, and the service appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice.
- On July 13, 2026, the service sent a third explanation: the check was meant to rule out a match with another person.
- Sergiu Bozianu, head of the Association for the Protection of Private Life, says the ID number is unique, so such a match is not possible.
- The hearing on whether the appeal will be admitted is set for December 9, 2026.
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