Moldova backs away from EU-Russia money laundering probe

EUObserver reported that on 25 March 2013, Viorel Chertaru , speaking to media in Chisinau, confirmed that "stolen" Russian money went through Moldova's top lender, the Banca de Economii.

"Over 30 banking structures in various countries transferred via Moldova about 4 percent of all the money coming from Russia. All these funds were transferred to offshores, mainly Cyprus," he noted.

ESO: Background information: Moldova takes action on EU-Russia money laundering http://www.europeansources.info/record/moldova-takes-action-on-eu-russia-money-laundering/

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