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“EU loses court battle over sanctions against convicted Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc but keeps him on an updated blacklist”
“The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected an appeal by the Council of the EU, upholding a ruling that annulled sanctions imposed in May 2023 on Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc, who was sentenced in April to 19 years in prison for bank fraud.”
EU keeps sanctions on Plahotniuc updated through 2027
Key points
- EU Court rejects Council appeal, upholding earlier annulment of May 2023 sanctions.
- Plahotniuc remains on updated sanctions list extended to 29 April 2027.
- New justification cites alleged meetings with Kremlin to influence Moldova elections.
- April 2026 measure extends restrictions and covers alleged interference in 2025 elections.
- Plahotniuc was sentenced in Moldova to 19 years for bank fraud and related crimes.
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