Criminal charges have been filed against the former Democratic Party leader Vlad Plahotniuc in the case of the state-owned company Metalferos. Prosecutors today also requested the Chisinau/Ciocana District Court to issue an arrest warrant against the fugitive oligarch.

Prosecutor General’s Office spokesperson Mariana Cherpec has told IPN the charges against Plahotniuc include creation and running of a criminal organization, large-scale fraud and money laundering.

The Court is to decide on the matter until November 10.0.