Chisinau Councilor Exposes Secret Deal: Mayor Accused of Hiding 1.3 Billion Lei Loss

Chisinau Municipal Councilor Accuses Mayor of Secrecy in EPA-Media Deal Chisinau, Moldova – Municipal councilor Ion Melnic has publicly accused Chisinau Mayor Ivan Ceban of concealing agreements with EPA-Media. Melnic's concerns center around two agenda items scheduled for discussion at an upcoming council meeting. One item concerns EPA-Media directly, while the other involves international arbitration, with a potential financial loss of 1.3 billion lei for Chisinau if the arbitration goes against the city. "Ivan Ceban has single-handedly included these two points on the agenda," Melnic stated in a video posted online. "One is about EPA-Media and the delegation of council representatives to international arbitration. This could result in Chisinau losing billions." Melnic expressed frustration at the lack of transparency, saying that councilors haven't received the necessary documents to properly evaluate the agreements. He called the situation a "foolishness" and a sign of a dictatorial approach to governance. The accusations raise serious questions about the financial dealings of the Chisinau municipality and highlight the need for greater transparency in local government. Further investigation is needed to verify Melnic's claims and determine the full extent of the alleged agreements between Ceban and EPA-Media.