The former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, oligarch Vladimir Plaxotnyuk, and famous Moldovan kickboxer Konstantin Sutsu were arrested at Athens airport. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
They were detained by the Greek police while planning to fly to Dubai. This was reported by one of the country's reputable news sources, Ziarul de Garda newspaper.
Plaxotnyuk and Sutsu have been considered some of the most influential figures in Moldova in recent years. Vladimir Plaxotnyuk served as the head of the Democratic Party of Moldova from 2016 to 2019 and played a significant role in the country's politics.
He had substantial interests through his political and economic influence. He is also recognized as one of the richest and most powerful individuals in Moldova.
The Greek police detained Plaxotnyuk and Sutsu on a transit route. They used passports registered in the names of other individuals.
Some sources reported that Plaxotnyuk holds a Mexican passport. This arrest was carried out in cooperation between the Greek police and Interpol.
The Moldovan police confirmed Plaxotnyuk's arrest and reminded that he is on the sanctions list of the European Union. He left the country after political events in 2019 and lost his assets.
In addition to being a citizen of Moldova, Plaxotnyuk has also obtained Russian citizenship. His assets and bank accounts have been confiscated, with a total value exceeding three million dollars.
This incident is of great significance for Moldova, serving to strengthen the country's security and international legal order. The arrest of Plaxotnyuk and Sutsu may also influence political processes.
The Moldovan government is expected to review this case and make new decisions. Recently, the struggle between politicians and oligarchs has also gained significant importance on the international stage.
