Moldova’s National Anti-Corruption Center (NCAC) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) signed a cooperation agreement in Bucharest to enhance efforts against cross-border crimes. NCAC Director Alexandr Pynzar and EPPO Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi formalized the partnership by signing the document.
The agreement enables both agencies to share information, resources, and expertise to investigate and prosecute corruption and fraud involving EU funds.
Targeting Cross-Border Crime and Asset Recovery
The agreement prioritizes joint actions to combat corruption, EU fund fraud, and criminal asset recovery. It establishes a secure framework for exchanging information, data, and evidence, which will help both agencies identify and dismantle sophisticated criminal networks operating in Moldova and EU Member States.
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Through the agreement, the EPPO will also provide technical assistance, deliver training, and share advanced expertise to strengthen the NCAC’s capacity to combat corruption.
Advancing Transparency and Accountability
“This partnership protects EU financial interests and advances transparency, accountability, and Moldova’s European integration,” Pynzar stated after the signing.
The NCAC delegation is participating in the 23rd EPAC/EACN Annual Conference in Bucharest, held under the theme “Together for Integrity.” The NCAC and EPPO aim to bolster Moldova’s anti-corruption efforts and deepen collaboration with European institutions.