Moldova detains regional leader accused of taking money from Russia

Arrested at Chisinau airport by the National Anti-Corruption Centre, Evghenia Gutsul, the governor of the autonomous province of Gagauzia, asked Vladimir Putin for help. The case could weaken the stability of Moldova, scrutinized by Russia.

Moldova detains leader of autonomous Gagauzia region

Prosecutor General’s Office says Evghenia Gutul detained for 72 hours at Chisinau International Airport - Anadolu Ajansı

The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned the actions of the Moldovan authorities in relation to Evghenia Guțul, the Bashkan of Gagauzia who was detained for 72 hours, and advised Chisinau to abandon such methods that "copy Romania's behavior...

Kremlin Condemns Arrest of Pro-Russian Leader in Moldova’s Gagauzia

The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned the arrest of the leader of Moldova’s semi-autonomous Gagauz region, calling it a political move aimed at suppressing opposition to the country’s pro-EU president.

Moldova detains regional leader accused of taking money from Russia

Evghenia Gutul, the head of Moldova's Gagauzia region, was detained at Chisinau airport on the evening of March 25 while attempting to leave the country, the Moldovan service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.Gutul is implicated in the illegal financing case of the banned pro-Russian Shor Party. Moldova's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced that it had completed its evidence collection. Moldovan authorities allege that she sy…

The situation in Gagauzia is rapidly heating up — Chisinau is pulling together the security forces: EADaily

EADaily, March 26th, 2025. The detention by the Moldovan authorities of the head of the Gagauz Autonomy (Bashkan) Yevgenia Hutsul caused protests in the region, this is undisguised pressure on the opposition. This was announced today, March 26, by her deputy Viktor Petrov, suggesting that this could be followed by the arrests of other opposition politicians.