A top official in a pro-Russian political party was detained at a Moldovan airport as she prepared to leave the country. The May 1 detention of Marina Tauber was announced by the Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, which has accused her of involvement in illegal funding of the Shor Party. The party is backed by wealthy populist Ilan Shor, who’s lived abroad since 2019 following fraud and money-laundering convictions. Tauber’s detention comes days before another planned anti-government demonstration. Tensions are soaring in Moldova, as a pro-Western government seeks closer ties with the European Union. Russia has made several threats in recent weeks. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Moldovan Service, click here.
Moldovan Prosecutors Say Top Official With Pro-Russian Political Party Detained At Airport
Moldovan politician Marina Tauber (file photo)