Moldovan speaker criticizes high utility salaries amid fraud probes
Moldovan Speaker Igor Grosu criticized high executive salaries at Moldovagaz as prosecutors reported developments in major fraud and corruption investigations.
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu publicly criticized high executive compensation at Moldovagaz, stating that director Vadim Ceban receives approximately 400,000 lei monthly. The remarks follow growing scrutiny over executive pay within state-linked energy enterprises.
Separately, law enforcement agencies reported progress in two corruption and fraud cases. Two former State Tax Inspection officials were convicted of influence peddling after taking 22,000 lei under claims they could sway Supreme Court of Justice judges. Meanwhile, the General Prosecutor's Office announced that more than 300 people were defrauded in a scheme involving fake vacation packages to Turkey, resulting in the pre-trial arrest of a travel company manager.
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