A Moldovan man was arrested for allegedly laundering $150K in Russian-linked funds and funding politics illegally.

A 40-year-old man in Moldova was detained on suspicion of laundering over $150,000 in Russian-linked funds, converting cryptocurrency, and illegally financing political activities. The Czech Republic became the first EU country to restrict entry for Russian citizens with diplomatic or business visas. Moldova hosted the 7th Global Healthcare Travel Forum, while the Dniester River saw elevated water levels due to reservoir releases, with no flooding expected. Former MP Marina Tauber was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison, and former MP Vladimir Andronachi was ordered to remain in pre-trial detention for another 30 days. Judge Viorica Puica resigned from the Supreme Court of Justice. The country also reported a 5.2% rise in its labor force.