Numerous Cases of Manipulation in Transnistria, Including Transportation and Money: Concerns Arise Over Election Integrity

On Sunday, November 3, Promo-LEX observers reported numerous cases of organized transportation of voters. They recorded most of these incidents in Transnistria, but they also noted similar cases at polling stations abroad.

In Hagimus, Causeni, observers recorded at least two instances where a single vehicle repeatedly transported voters to the polling stations. On the Ribnita–Rezina bridge, around 11:00 AM, there was an increased traffic flow, prompting law enforcement to block access routes to register citizens crossing the checkpoint. As a result, several individuals decided to continue their journey on foot.

In Rezina, monitors observed multiple vehicles transporting 4-5 voters to the polling station. The same cars appeared several times, and the monitoring mission noted that some individuals seemed confused, likely participating in the election for the first time and unaware of the location of the electoral office.

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In Sanatauca, Floresti, several vehicles arriving from the Camenca city transported 2-3 individuals each. Observers reported that the police did not allow the cars crossing the checkpoint to do so repeatedly.

At a polling station in the Buiucani sector, around 11:10 AM, observers spotted a minibus. It is believed that the driver was waiting for voters; however, the driver left the location when the Promo-LEX team attempted to photograph the vehicle.

The Promo-LEX observer in Istanbul spoke with a group of 10 individuals who arrived at the polling station. They mentioned that they are drivers and organized themselves independently to come to Istanbul to vote. According to them, there were 25 people on the bus, noted the Promo-LEX representatives. It is worth mentioning that the press previously reported on the organization of free transportation from Russia for Moldovans who were to vote at polling stations in Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Belarus. Additionally, several buses bringing compatriots from the Russian Federation into Moldova crossed the Prut River on Saturday.