Moldovan Oligarch Extradited for $1 Billion Fraud Charges

Moldova’s former political heavyweight Vladimir Plahotniuc has been extradited from Greece to face trial for orchestrating a $1 billion bank fraud, dubbed the “theft of the century,” just days before pivotal parliamentary elections amid fears of Russian interference. Plahotniuc, accused of corruption and linked to destabilizing efforts in Moldova, is set to appear in court on September 26 as tensions rise ahead of the September 28 vote.

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