Russia-linked vote-buying in Moldova's 2024 election and EU referendum
Oct 2024 · Moldova · Official attribution
Moldovan police said a network linked to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor had moved about USD 39 million from Russia to pay voters ahead of the October 2024 presidential election and EU-accession referendum. In July 2025, the EU Council sanctioned Shor associates for vote-buying in those votes, citing 'persistent destabilising activities by Russia'.
Established by. Moldovan National Police findings (Oct 2024). EU Council listings under the Moldova destabilisation framework (15 July 2025; Shor listed earlier).
Latest. As of July 2025, the EU framework covers 23 individuals and 5 entities.
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