Moldovan Officials Detained for Suspected Treason

Two officials from the Moldovan parliament and border police service were detained on suspicion of treason and conspiring against Moldova. They had allegedly communicated with a member of an unidentified foreign embassy. Prosecutors suspect one official of sharing damaging information and the other of plotting for personal gain.

Two officials from Moldova's parliament and border police service have been detained on allegations of treason and conspiracy. Prosecutors revealed that the officials had communicated with a member of an unidentified foreign embassy.

In a statement, the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organised Crime and Special Cases indicated that one of the officials is suspected of gathering and providing information to be used against Moldova's interests.

The second official is suspected of plotting against the country for his personal gain. Investigations are ongoing, prosecutors said.

(With inputs from agencies.)