Moldova's National Anti-Corruption Center discloses $107 million cryptocurrency election interference scheme.

According to Foresight News , citing Decrypt, Moldova's National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) recently announced the uncovering of a $107 million scheme to interfere in the 2025 parliamentary elections using cryptocurrency. The investigation revealed that the scheme transferred funds (primarily USDT) to Moldova's intermediaries through centralized platforms in Russia and Kyrgyzstan, subsequently converting them into cash for voter bribery, funding protests, and promoting specific candidates. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs further indicated that the Kyrgyz exchange TokenSpot may have been involved as a front for the sanctioned Russian platform Garantex. Data shows that $43 million was transferred through the scheme in 2025 alone. Currently, the wallets and accounts involved have been subject to international sanctions.