Moldova's Anti-Corruption Chief Sounds Alarm: 70% of Officials Become Corrupt

Moldovan Official Raises Corruption Concerns, Questions Merger of Anti-graft Agencies Chisinau, Moldova – Acting head of Moldova's Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, Octavian Iachimovschi, has voiced serious concerns about the pervasiveness of corruption within the government. In a recent news segment, Iachimovschi stated, "From 100 honest people who come to power, 70 become corrupt." This statement highlights the significant challenge Moldova faces in combating corruption. The video also covers the government's initiative to merge the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office with the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime. Iachimovschi expressed skepticism about this initiative, suggesting it may not yield significant results in reducing corruption. He points to the lack of successful examples of similar mergers in other European countries. The video underscores the ongoing struggle against corruption in Moldova and raises questions about the effectiveness of the government's proposed approach. Iachimovschi's comments, backed by sociological data, add urgency to the need for effective anti-corruption strategies in the country.