Viorel Melnic

Viorel Melnic is a former Moldovan deputy known for his association with Ilan Șor and controversial political career. He was elected to the Parliament of Moldova in 2019, representing a constituency in the Transnistrian region, but resigned shortly after due to limitations he faced as an independent deputy. Melnic has held significant positions, including Deputy Minister of Economy and head of the Moldovan Customs Service during the communist government. His political journey has been marred by allegations of involvement in financial scandals, particularly the infamous banking fraud that led to the loss of a billion dollars from Moldova's banking system, as outlined in the Kroll report. Recently, Melnic was detained by law enforcement in connection with a broader investigation into electoral corruption and money laundering.

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Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

2 wks

Reach

39,549

Power

118$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Moldova	5	5.00	0.82%	+20%	4,033,963	39,549	$12,000	118$
Totals	5				4,033,963	39,549	$12,000	118$

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Moldova: Viorel Melnic is a former president of the Board of Directors of Unibank and is listed as a witness in the case. 5

Marian Lupu Emma Tabirta Vladimir Plahotniuc Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Iurie Leanca Andrian Candu Anatolie Arapu Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Natalia Politov Cangas

Ziarul de Gardă: Martorii lui Plahotniuc. Marian Lupu și Emma Tăbîrță vor fi aduși silit în instanță – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is mentioned as a former president of the management committee of Victoriabank. 5

Vladimir Andronachi Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabirta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Grate Ruslan Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Iurie Leanca Andrian Candu Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslva Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Natalia Politov Cangas Ghenadie Lupu Olga Bondarciuc Denis Ulanov Olga Dnistrean Angel Agachi Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Andronachi refuză să depună mărturii în dosarul „Frauda bancară”, episodul Plahotniuc – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is a former president of the Board of Unibank. 5

Vladimir Plahotniuc Lucian Rogac Anatolie Arapu Ivan Crivceanschii Ghenadie Lupu Sergiu Stratan Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabirta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Grate Ruslan Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Iurie Leanca Andrian Candu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslav Ionita Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Natalia Politov Cangas Denis Ulanov Olga Bondarciuc Olga Dnistrean Angel Agachi Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Dosarul Plahotniuc. Ședințe fără martori și fără inculpat – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Former deputy Viorel Melnic was heard as a witness for the defense in the 'Frauda bancară' case. 5

Vladimir Plahotniuc Serghei Iaralov Igor Dodon Nicanor Ciochina Vitalie Codreanu Veaceslav Platon Alexei Cotorobai Ion Crisciuc

Ziarul de Gardă: VIDEO/ Procuror beat la volan | Explicațiile autorităților după decizia SUA de a suspenda vizele de imigrare | Plahotniuc și Iaralov, martori în dosarul „Kuliok” și noutăți din cauza penală a lui Nicanor Ciochină

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is a former president of the Board of Unibank and a witness. 5

Vladimir Plahotniuc Denis Ulanov Alexandru Cernei Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabirta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Grate Ruslan Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Iurie Leanca Andrian Candu Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslva Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Natalia Politov Cangas Ghenadie Lupu Vladimir Andronachi Olga Bondarciuc Olga Dnistrean Angel Agachi Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Dosarul lui Plahotniuc. Examinarea probelor materiale ale apărării, finalizată – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is a former president of the Board of Administration of Unibank and a witness in the trial. 5

Vladimir Plahotniuc Vlad Filat Ion Ropot Andrian Candu Ilan Sor Iurie Leanca Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabarta Grigore Olaru Ruslan Grate Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslav Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Vitalie Lupu Vladimir Andronachi Olga Bondarciuc Denis Ulanov Angel Agachi Olga Dnestrean Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Dosarul „Frauda bancară”. Plahotniuc, escortat în cătușe, față în față cu Filat, care asistă la proces – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is identified as a former president of the Board of Directors of Unibank and a witness in the case. 5

Andrian Candu Vladimir Plahotniuc Vlad Filat Ilan Sor Iurie Leanca Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabarta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Ruslan Grate Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslav Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Vitalie Lupu Vladimir Andronachi Olga Bondarciuc Denis Ulanov Angel Agachi Olga Dnestrean Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Martorii lui Plahotniuc. Andrian Candu, audiat în instanță. Acuzații la adresa lui Filat și justificări pentru acțiunile lui Plahotniuc

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is noted as a former president of the Board of Unibank. 5

Andrian Candu Vladimir Plahotniuc Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabirta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Grate Ruslan Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Iurie Lenaca Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslva Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Natalia Politov Cangas Vitalie Lupu Vladimir Andronachi Olga Bondarciuc Denis Ulanov Olga Dnistrean Angel Agachi Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Martorii lui Plahotniuc. Andrian Candu, audiat în instanță – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is a former president of the Board of Unibank and is listed as a defense witness. 6

Vladimir Plahotniuc Andrian Candu Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabirta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Grate Ruslan Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Iurie Lenaca Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslva Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Natalia Politov Cangas Vitalie Lupu Vladimir Andronachi Olga Bondarciuc Denis Ulanov Olga Dnistrean Angel Agachi Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: „Eu nu sunt alintat”. Fostul lider PDM ajunge, din nou, în fața instanței – Ziarul de Gardă

Moldova: Viorel Melnic is a former president of the board of Unibank and a witness in the case. 5

Natalia Politov Cangas Vladimir Plahotniuc Ruslan Popov Alexandru Cernei Lucian Rogac Dorin Dragutanu Ion Sturzu Emma Tabirta Ion Ropot Grigore Olaru Grate Ruslan Sergiu Berghie Artur Gherman Iurie Lenaca Andrian Candu Anatolie Arapu Marian Lupu Sergiu Sirbu Oleg Reidman Veaceslva Ionita Ivan Crivceanschii Victor Bodiu Sergiu Albot Vitalie Lupu Vladimir Andronachi Olga Bondarciuc Denis Ulanov Olga Dnistrean Angel Agachi Alina Deleanu

Ziarul de Gardă: Martorii lui Plahotniuc. O fostă președintă a Victoriabank, prima audiată – Ziarul de Gardă