Moldova’s Constitutional Court has banned a pro-Kremlin party a few weeks after the party’s leader was placed on the European Union (EU) sanctions list, writes Politico.
On Monday, the 19th of June, the Supreme Court of Moldova announced a verdict banning the Shor party due to its anti-state activities.
Shor’s leader is businessman Ilan Shor, who in recent months has repeatedly organized protests against the Western-oriented government of Moldova, demanding the resignation of President Maia Sandu.
The Justice Ministry will appoint a commission to oversee the liquidation of the party and its deletion from the register of legal entities.
Party member Marina Tauber called the verdict shameful.
In May, Shor, Tauber, and other party leaders were placed on the EU sanctions list for activities aimed at undermining Moldova’s political stability.
The first warning of a threat to national security came from Ukraine when information intercepted by Ukrainian intelligence services was reported about Moscow’s plan to support a coup in Moldova. According to Sandu, the plan included sabotage and violence by military-trained individuals, attacks on government buildings, and the taking of hostages.
Shor was found guilty of a 254 million euros worth of financial fraud scheme in April.
Brussels has indicated that the fraudulently obtained funds were intended for the organization of a coup.
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