
The Global Pursuit of Vladimir Plahotniuc: Accusations, Arrests, and Extradition Efforts
Published on: July 25, 2025, 1:44 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Moldovan business magnate Vladimir Plahotniuc is detained in Greece, facing extradition to Moldova on charges including fraud and money laundering. He is linked to the $1 billion disappearance from Moldovan banks in 2014, known as 'theft of the century.' Plahotniuc also faces extradition requests from Russia for unrelated charges.