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74 people detained in Moldova in alleged Russian-backed election plot, media reports
September 23, 2025. Authorities in Moldova detained 74 people accused of plotting to incite unrest during the country's Sept. 28 parliamentary elections, local outlet NewsMaker reported Sept. 22. The suspects are accused of working w/Russian intelligence services to organize mass disorder during the election period. According to police statement, group sought "to create chaos and undermine confidence in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova."

"The ultimate goal of these actions is to undermine internal stability and the electoral process, order to amplify the influence of the Russian Federation & weaken trust democratic institutions in Republic of Moldova," the police statement said. Investigators said suspects traveled regularly to Serbia, where they were trained by Russian intelligence services in the use of firearms, special equipment, and tactics to provoke violence during protests. They are participants reportedly paid about 400 euros.