Moldovan Opposition Leader Cleared Of Corruption

(RFE/RL) October 23, 2006 -- The Moldovan Supreme Court today dropped corruption charges against an opposition leader.

Former Chisinau Mayor Serafim Urechean, now a member of parliament, was accused of misspending public when purchasing ambulances for the city.


He denied any wrongdoing and claimed the investigation was politically motivated, blamin$g the Communist government.


(AP)