Political contest with a prize of a car purchased from undeclared sources. The accused has admitted his guilt.
Art. 181³ CC – Illegal financing of political parties. Location: Chișinău
Factual summary
The case concerns Veaceslav Jardan, who, during the period of July–August 2024, participated in an organized scheme of illegal financing of the Political Party “Șansa,” affiliated with the former party “Șor.” For this purpose, he purchased a car (Suzuki Vitara) with money from unidentified sources and registered it in the name of an intermediary to disguise the origin of the funds.
The car was subsequently offered as a prize in a contest aimed at mobilizing the party's supporters. Following searches in October 2024, goods and relevant data regarding the organization and promotion activities were seized, and the defendant admitted his guilt, with the case being examined based on a plea agreement. The court found the existence of the crime of illegal financing of political parties from prohibited sources, noting the intentional and organized nature of the acts.
Other property measures: Recovery of judicial expenses in the amount of 7,280 lei; Monetary assets amounting to 25,800 lei, 165 euros, and 2,050 US dollars were recognized as criminal proceeds and transferred for safekeeping to the State Tax Service.
Court Decision
First court: Conviction
Sanctions and measures
Suspended imprisonment. Imprisonment: 48 months (with suspended sentence)
Financial indicators
CRJM expert observation
The decision under review concerns the accusation of illegal financing of the Political Party “Șansa” from sources prohibited by law, as provided by art. 181³ of the Criminal Code, attributed to Veaceslav Jardan. The court found that, during the period from July to August 2024, he participated in an organized scheme of illegal financing of the political formation affiliated with the former “Șor” party, by purchasing a car worth 15,000 euros, using unaccounted monetary means and registering the asset in the name of an intermediary person, to disguise the origin and real destination of the funds. The car was subsequently used as a prize in a contest aimed at mobilizing the party's supporters, contributing to its promotion. The defendant fully admitted his guilt, and the case was examined based on a plea agreement.
Case timeline
In July-August 2024, the accused organizes the purchase of a car in the interest of the party, and on August 2, 2024, he acquires it through intermediaries.
In September 2024, the car is handed over to the winner of the competition.
On October 31, 2024, searches and evidence collection take place.
From December 29, 2025, to January 29, 2026, the case is examined in court, and a sentence is pronounced.
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| Case no. | 1-3435/2025 |
| PIGD no. | 1-25179899-12-1-29122025 |
| Court | Chisinau Court |
| Judge | Olga Bejenari · Judecătoria Chișinău, sediul Buiucani |
| Prosecutor | Cristina Carajeleascov |
| Lawyer | Aureliu Colenco Și Radu Cotorobai |
Art. 181³ CP – Illegal financing of political parties; art. 90 of the Criminal Code
