Former President of Moldova Igor Dodon and employees of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the Information and Security Service of Moldova. Archive photoCHISINAU, May 26.Detained on charges of corruption and treason, ex-president of Moldova Igor Dodon, through lawyers, said that he intends, together with supporters and associates in the Socialist Party, to rid the republic of «false and undemocratic government.»Supporters of the Socialist Party on Wednesday held a protest against pressure on the opposition and in support Dodona. They announced similar events in the coming days. The ex-president himself called the criminal case against him a pretext for political reprisal by the current head of the republic, Maia Sandu. team, with all members and supporters of the Socialist Party, with the patriotic citizens of Moldova, we will finally liberate the country from this insulting and deceitful regime that has seized state institutions and methodically destroys our country, economy, faith and future,» the channel says. Dodon in Telegram. He stressed that the current leadership of the country is incompetent in solving real problems. No one comes to power forever, although politicians sometimes forget about it, Dodon added. At the same time, the ex-president called the criminal case against himself a pretext for political reprisal by the head of the republic, Maia Sandu. Dodon specified that during the searches of his house, several thousand euros were found, which are part of the salary, which is documented. A receipt for the purchase of furniture was also found with a legally paid advance. His mother in the village of Sadova was found to have funds from the sale of property of relatives — this will also be confirmed by documents, Dodon himself has no property in his native village. >Dodon stated that he was advised not to criticize the authorities and flee the country «I have no real estate, assets, income, except for those declared publicly. Allegations regarding alleged acts of corruption, bribery, illegal financing of the party, as well as the erroneous accusation of treason are unfounded and are based on illegal video recordings that cannot be evidence in court,» the former head of state added. The anti-corruption prosecutor's office on Tuesday detained Dodon for 72 hours, whom the authorities suspect of passive corruption, illegal enrichment, financing the party at the expense of a criminal organization and betrayal of the motherland. Searches and investigative measures were carried out in the house of the former leader. On Wednesday, he was formally charged, the prosecutor's office wants to place Dodon under preliminary arrest for 30 days. Dodon, through his lawyers, said on social networks that he had evidence of his innocence. The politician regarded the actions of law enforcement agencies and his detention as «a political matter that is sewn with white threads.» He called on supporters of the Party of Socialists to support the protests and expressed confidence that the opposition «with a firm stance and courage» will put in place and «eliminate, if citizens so demand, the regime that destroys Moldova» of the ruling Action and Solidarity party.
The lawyer announced the detention of the brother of Dodon's wife
