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Russia-based oligarch funneled $39 million into vote-buying scheme in Moldova

Moldovan police uncovered a $39 million vote-buying scheme, allegedly led by oligarch Ilan Shor, using Russian bank accounts ahead of recent elections and referendum.

byYuri Zoria

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Sandu claims 300,000 votes bought in “fraud of unprecedented scale” at first round of Moldova’s presidential election

Moldova's referendum on EU membership passed by a razor-thin margin, with 50.08% voting in favor. Incumbent President Maia Sandu won the first round of presidential elections with 41% of the vote but will face pro-Russian candidate Aleksandr Stoianoglo in a runoff on 3 November.

byYuri Zoria