A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in prison for participating in the scam of 6 people, causing estimated total damages of 1,136,899.76 lei. Information from the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor’s Office was published by the Prosecutor General’s Office on 6 November 2026; the sentence may be appealed.
What sentence did the court impose?
The court ordered the 4-year-and-8-month sentence to be served in a semi-closed prison for women. In addition to the prison sentence, the woman was fined 450,000 lei and barred for 5 years from holding positions involving the management of material assets and financial resources.
According to the Chișinău Municipal Prosecutor’s Office, the woman fully admitted her guilt and requested that the case be examined under a simplified procedure, based on the evidence gathered during the criminal investigation. The sentence may be appealed, and the Prosecutor’s Office reminds the public that the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction.
How were victims persuaded to hand over their money?
The group described by prosecutors contacted victims by phone and used fake identities, posing as police officers or bank employees. The callers claimed that the victims’ personal data had been used fraudulently and that their savings were at risk.
The victims, particularly elderly people, were persuaded to withdraw money from their accounts or prepare cash kept at home. The group members presented themselves as couriers and promised that the sums would be protected and later returned.
According to the case materials, the woman took part in the scheme from 17 to 21 April 2026, collecting money and passing it on to other group members. She received instructions via the Telegram app, and payment for each trip ranged from 500 to 1,500 lei, depending on the amount collected.
What does this mean for you?
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, victims’ losses in the 6 incidents ranged from 27,527.08 lei to 721,602.68 lei. Both lei and foreign currency were taken.
The Prosecutor’s Office advises citizens not to entrust money to people who claim they are protecting their savings. In the event of suspicious calls, it urges people to verify the information directly with the institutions mentioned and notify the Police.
Sources
- Procuratura Generală — comunicate — O tânără de 19 ani, membră a unui grup criminal, condamnată la închisoare după ce a participat la înșelarea a șase persoane, cu un prejudiciu de 1,13 milioane de lei | Procuratura Generală a Republicii Moldova
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- Informațiile au fost publicate de Procuratura Generală pe 6 noiembrie 2026. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Tânăra condamnată are 19 ani. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Dosarul privește 6 episoade de escrocherie și 6 persoane înșelate. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Pedeapsa este de 4 ani și 8 luni de închisoare, cu executare într-un penitenciar de tip semiînchis pentru femei. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Instanța a aplicat o amendă de 450.000 de lei. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Interdicția de a ocupa funcții ce țin de gestionarea bunurilor materiale și a mijloacelor financiare este de 5 ani. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Perioada faptelor descrise este 17–21 aprilie 2026. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Tânăra primea între 500 și 1.500 de lei pentru fiecare deplasare, în funcție de suma colectată. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Prejudiciile din cele 6 episoade au variat între 27.527,08 lei și 721.602,68 lei. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Prejudiciul material total este estimat la 1.136.899,76 lei, sumă care depășește un milion de lei. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
- Sentința poate fi atacată cu apel. — Procuratura Generală — comunicate
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