The dynamics of organized crime over the past three years, changes in legislation in this field, as well as the priority measures to be undertaken by the authorities to ensure citizens’ security, were discussed at the meeting of the National Council for Coordination of Activities to Prevent and Combat Organized Crime, chaired by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, TRIBUNA reports.

The Prime Minister spoke about the importance of preventing and combating organized crime, stressing that it is an essential condition for national security, institutional resilience, and the European path of the Republic of Moldova.

“European integration does not only mean approaching standards, but also reflecting them as daily practice, in the way we investigate, cooperate, manage information, and protect citizens’ rights. We have the responsibility to maintain the pace of reforms, to respond firmly to emerging risks, and to demonstrate that the Republic of Moldova can function at European standards,” said the Head of Government.

Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin emphasized: “When we talk about organized crime, we must keep in mind that this phenomenon knows no borders or distinction between the online and physical space. It is necessary to synchronize national efforts with European mechanisms, both in police and judicial cooperation, and in financial investigation and recovery of criminal assets. We will continue to act to increase the security of citizens and the national economy, as well as to integrate into the European security architecture.”

Fraud cases remain under close attention of the authorities – recently, the number of phone calls in which alleged fraudsters falsely claim a relative’s involvement in a traffic accident to demand money has been reduced. If previously around 60 people fell victim to such actions daily, thanks to police prevention measures, the number has dropped to about one case per month. In addition, to stop fraud committed through bank cards, activities continue to dismantle call centers belonging to criminal groups.

Another priority is combating drug trafficking – in the past two weeks, police seized drugs worth over 50 million lei. The sale of prohibited substances online, fraud committed on digital platforms, foreign interference, and disinformation remain challenges and priority areas of intervention for the authorities. Criminal groups make extensive use of digital tools, encryption, social networks, and electronic payments, while institutions are working to strengthen cyber architecture and block online infrastructures used to commit crimes.

Based on the discussions, the importance of developing technical capacities, strengthening international cooperation, and implementing the Program for the Prevention and Combating of Crime for 2026–2030 was underlined, as the main instrument for modernization and alignment with European standards.