Vlad Plahotniuc
Vlad Plahotniuc is a Moldovan oligarch and former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova, known for his significant influence in the country's politics and economy. He was embroiled in numerous controversies, including allegations of corruption and his involvement in the infamous 'billion-dollar theft' from Moldovan banks in 2014. Facing increasing pressure from the United States, Plahotniuc fled Moldova during a political crisis in 2019, renouncing his party leadership. As of February 2023, he has been placed on international wanted lists by Interpol for charges including money laundering and forming a criminal organization.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moldova | 3 | 3.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 16,072 | $12,000 | 48$ |
| Greece | 3 | 2.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 18,222 | $190,000 | 332$ |
| Ukraine | 3 | 4.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 43,733,762 | 83,519 | $155,000 | 296$ |
| Totals | 9 | 58,190,779 | 117,813 | $357,000 | 676$ |
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Ukraine:
Vlad Plahotniuc is a fugitive Moldovan oligarch who was detained in Greece.
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Ukraine:
Vlad Plahotniuc has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the international judicial process regarding his extradition to Moldova.
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Moldova:
Vlad Plahotniuc is mentioned in the context of his recent arrest and potential cooperation with authorities regarding the political network.
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Greece:
Vlad Plahotniuc is a Moldovan oligarch and fugitive politician who was arrested in Greece.
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Greece:
Vlad Plahotniuc was a former leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova who was arrested at the airport on an international warrant.
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Greece:
Vlad Plahotniuc is a Moldovan oligarch and fugitive politician who was arrested in Greece.
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Ukraine:
Vlad Plahotniuc is a former Moldovan oligarch and leader of the Democratic Party, known as the 'lord of Moldova'.
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Moldova:
Vlad Plahotniuc is mentioned in the context of U.S. sanctions and political influence in Moldova.
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Moldova:
Vlad Plahotniuc is another individual listed in the US sanctions document related to Ion Ceban.
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Moldova:
Vlad Plahotniuc was the leader of the Democratic Party of Moldova and is described as a fugitive oligarch who controlled state institutions.
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