Moldovan Councilor Exposes Alleged Misuse of Public Funds by Chisinau Mayor

Chisinau Councilor Accuses Mayor of Concealing Information on Newspaper Ads Funded by Public Money. Municipal councilor Ion Melnic has publicly accused Chisinau Mayor Ivan Ceban of attempting to hide information about the use of municipal funds for advertising in local newspapers. In a video posted online, Melnic displayed copies of newspapers, claiming they were paid for with public funds and questioning the transparency of this expenditure. "This is what Ivan Ceban wanted to hide," Melnic stated in the video, pointing to specific newspaper ads. The councilor's allegations raise concerns about potential misuse of public funds and lack of transparency in city hall. The mayor's office has yet to respond to these accusations. This incident highlights the ongoing debate over financial accountability in Chisinau's municipal government. The public awaits further investigation into these claims.