Alleged Role in Moldova's Banking Fraud
Plahotniuc is considered a primary suspect in the 2013 vanishing of $1 billion, which was approximately 12% of Moldova's GDP at the time, from the nation's banking system. He led the Democratic Party before escaping from Moldova in 2019, was in the governing coalition from 2016 to 2019, and served as deputy speaker of parliament. And it is reported that he had a large sway on state institutions.

In 2023, the European Union outlawed Plahotniuc and six others for actions that allegedly created instability in Moldova and discouraged Ukraine's territorial integrity. The Greek authorities state that he has crossed through 22 nations since the start of 2023, when he was captured at Athens airport preparing to fly to Dubai. He was arrested in juxtaposition to an Interpol notice disclosing that he held 16 passports, including those from Romania, Mexico, and Russia.

Extradition and International Considerations
Russia has requested extradition to face drug-related charges but denies meddling in Moldova's domestic affairs. The accused maintains his innocence, asserting that the allegations against him arise from "slander and political hatred." His arrival in Moldova represents a key development in the event of the largest financial anomaly in the nation's past.