<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><swiss-sanctions-list list-type="amendment" date="2026-05-22"><sanctions-program ssid="700" version-date="2026-05-21" predecessor-version-date="2025-08-12"><program-key lang="eng">Moldova</program-key><program-key lang="ger">Moldau</program-key><program-key lang="fre">Moldova</program-key><program-key lang="ita">Moldova</program-key><program-name lang="eng">Ordinance of 28 June 2023 on measures concerning Moldova (RS 946.231.156.5), annex</program-name><program-name lang="ger">Verordnung vom 28. Juni 2023 über Massnahmen betreffend Moldau (SR 946.231.156.5), Anhang</program-name><program-name lang="fre">Ordonnance du 28 juin 2023 instituant des mesures concernant Moldova (RS 946.231.156.5), annexe</program-name><program-name lang="ita">Ordinanza del 28 giugno 2023 che istituisce provvedimenti concernenti Moldova (RS 946.231.156.5), allegato</program-name><sanctions-set ssid="62614" lang="eng">art. 2 para. 1 (Financial sanctions) and art. 3 para. 1 (Travelban)</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="62614" lang="ger">Art. 2 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot)</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="62614" lang="fre">art. 2, al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 3, al. 1 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit)</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="62614" lang="ita">art. 2 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 3 cpv. 1 (Divieto di entrata e di transito)</sanctions-set><origin>EU</origin></sanctions-program><target ssid="94576"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="94580" main="true"><name ssid="94582" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Lungu</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Alexei</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="94583"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="103850" day="19" month="11" year="1983" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="94581" place-id="148" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="94577">Alexei Lungu is the leader of the “Șansă” political party, which is one of the successors of the outlawed ȘOR political party, led by listed person Ilan Shor. In April 2024, Ilan Shor launched in Moscow the Victory/Pobeda political bloc, which unites the successors of his party, including Șansă.</justification><justification ssid="94578">As the leader of Șansă, Alexei Lungu represents the party and coordinates its activities. He is therefore associated with the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc. He is also associated with Ilan Shor.</justification><other-information ssid="94579">Function: Journalist, President of “Șansă” (Chance) Political Party</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><identity ssid="94580" main="true"><name ssid="94582" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Lungu</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Alexei</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="94583"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="103850" day="19" month="11" year="1983" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="94581" place-id="148" quality="good"/></identity></added><removed><identity ssid="94580" main="true"><name ssid="94582" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Lungu</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Alexei</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="94583"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><place-of-birth ssid="94581" place-id="148" quality="good"/></identity></removed></modification></target><target ssid="78589"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="78594" main="true"><name ssid="78597" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Uzun</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Ilia</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="78598"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="78595" day="16" month="5" year="1967" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="78596" place-id="78593" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="103848">Ilia Uzun is a member of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia and Deputy President of the Executive Committee of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia. He met Ilan Shor in Israel to discuss the implementation in Gagauzia of the electoral plans of Governor (Bashkan) Evghenia Guțul. Since Evghenia Guțul’s detention in March 2025, Ilia Uzun has been acting Bashkan of ATU Gagauzia, and has been publicly declaring that all matters pertaining to the functioning of the Executive Committee are being coordinated with Evghenia Guțul through her lawyers, even though the law of the Republic of Moldova does not provide for procedures that would allow matters to be coordinated with a former Bashkan once she is no longer performing her duties.</justification><justification ssid="103849">Ilia Uzun is engaged in spreading Russian propaganda, launched by Ilan Shor’s team. He planned, attended and led demonstrations against the authorities of the Republic of Moldova organised by Ilan Shor or his associates. He publicly gave support to Ilan Shor or his actions. He is therefore associated with Ilan Shor and Evghenia Guțul.</justification><other-information ssid="78591">Function: Deputy President of the Executive Committee of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, member of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia</other-information><other-information ssid="78592">State Identification Number (IDNP): 0961607975268</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><justification ssid="103848">Ilia Uzun is a member of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia and Deputy President of the Executive Committee of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia. He met Ilan Shor in Israel to discuss the implementation in Gagauzia of the electoral plans of Governor (Bashkan) Evghenia Guțul. Since Evghenia Guțul’s detention in March 2025, Ilia Uzun has been acting Bashkan of ATU Gagauzia, and has been publicly declaring that all matters pertaining to the functioning of the Executive Committee are being coordinated with Evghenia Guțul through her lawyers, even though the law of the Republic of Moldova does not provide for procedures that would allow matters to be coordinated with a former Bashkan once she is no longer performing her duties.</justification><justification ssid="103849">Ilia Uzun is engaged in spreading Russian propaganda, launched by Ilan Shor’s team. He planned, attended and led demonstrations against the authorities of the Republic of Moldova organised by Ilan Shor or his associates. He publicly gave support to Ilan Shor or his actions. He is therefore associated with Ilan Shor and Evghenia Guțul.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="78590">Ilia Uzun is a member of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia and Deputy President of the Executive Committee of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. He met Ilan Shor in Israel to discuss the implementation in Gagauzia of the electoral plans of Governor (Bashkan) Evghenia Guţul. Ilia Uzun is engaged in spreading Russian propaganda, launched by Ilan Shor’s team. He planned, attended and led demonstrations against the authorities of the Republic of Moldova organised by Ilan Shor or his associates. He publicly gave support to Ilan Shor or his actions. He is therefore associated with Ilan Shor.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="94604"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="94609" main="true"><name ssid="94611" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>A7 LLC</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">A7 OOO</spelling-variant></name-part></name><address ssid="94610" place-id="94630" quality="good"><address-details>Lesnaya Street 9 / Room 2/10</address-details><zip-code>125196</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="94605">A7 has been established by Ilan Shor, together with multiple financial companies in Moscow, partnering with Russian state entities. These companies are linked to efforts to influence the Presidential elections and Constitutional referendum on EU accession held in the Republic of Moldova in 2024. Ilan Shor used A7 to transfer money to voters, offering payments in exchange for votes against the referendum and for specific candidates in the Presidential elections.</justification><justification ssid="94606">By seriously undermining the holding of elections, A7 is responsible for actions that undermine or threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova. A7 is also associated with Ilan Shor.</justification><other-information ssid="94607">Type of entity: Limited liability company</other-information><other-information ssid="103851">Registration number: 1247700586891</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><other-information ssid="94607">Type of entity: Limited liability company</other-information><other-information ssid="103851">Registration number: 1247700586891</other-information></added><removed><other-information ssid="94607">Type of entity: Limited liability company</other-information><other-information ssid="94631">Registration number: 087101182757</other-information></removed></modification></target><target ssid="71313"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="female"><identity ssid="71315" main="true"><name ssid="71317" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Albot</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Maria</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="71318"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="71316" day="21" month="1" year="1986" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="103842">Maria Albot is a long-time trusted associate of listed person Ilan Shor. She currently has a leading role in one of his foundations, the “Miron Shor” Foundation, and she is involved in the “Bank Fraud” case that affected the financial stability of the Republic of Moldova. Previously, she held positions in other companies or foundations owned by or associated with Ilan Shor. She is currently involved in operations led by Ilan Shor to finance coordinated propaganda, mobilisation and protests aimed at destabilising the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="103843">Therefore, she is associated with Ilan Shor.</justification><other-information ssid="71319">External relations advisor to the Bashkan of Gagauzia</other-information><other-information ssid="71320">Administrator of the “Miron Shor” Foundation</other-information><other-information ssid="71321">Shareholder of the “Banca Socială”</other-information><other-information ssid="71322">State Identification Number (IDNP): 2000088038487</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><justification ssid="103842">Maria Albot is a long-time trusted associate of listed person Ilan Shor. She currently has a leading role in one of his foundations, the “Miron Shor” Foundation, and she is involved in the “Bank Fraud” case that affected the financial stability of the Republic of Moldova. Previously, she held positions in other companies or foundations owned by or associated with Ilan Shor. She is currently involved in operations led by Ilan Shor to finance coordinated propaganda, mobilisation and protests aimed at destabilising the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="103843">Therefore, she is associated with Ilan Shor.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="71314">Maria Albot is a long-time trusted associate of listed person Ilan Shor. She currently has a leading role in one of his foundations, the “Miron Shor” Foundation, and she is involved in the “Bank Fraud” case that affected the financial stability of the Republic of Moldova. Previously, she held positions in other companies or foundations owned by or associated with Ilan Shor. Therefore, she is associated with Ilan Shor.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="78559"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="female"><identity ssid="78565" main="true"><name ssid="82202" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Guțul</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Evghenia</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="78569"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="78566" day="5" month="9" year="1986" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="78567" place-id="78564" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="103844">Evghenia Guțul is the former Governor (Bashkan) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia in the Republic of Moldova. She previously worked for Ilan Shor’s political party “SHOR” (“ȘOR”), which is now banned, and was involved in its illegal financing. She has proposed several of Shor’s associates to fill positions in Gagauzia’s Executive Committee, despite the fact that those individuals lack ties to Gagauzia.</justification><justification ssid="78561">Despite lacking the constitutional competence to do so, as Governor she engaged in a formal visit to the Russian Federation and met Russian President Vladimir Putin. She asked Putin for and received assurance of Russia’s support to Gagauzia’s rights, authority and positions.</justification><justification ssid="103845">Since her detention in March 2025, her deputy, Ilia Uzun has been acting Bashkan of ATU Gagauzia, and has been publicly declaring that all matters pertaining to the functioning of the Executive Committee are being coordinated with Evghenia Guțul through her lawyers, even though the law of the Republic of Moldova does not provide for procedures that would allow matters to be coordinated with a former Bashkan once she is no longer performing her duties.</justification><justification ssid="103846">By promoting separatism in ATU Gagauzia and close ties to the Russian Federation, Evghenia Guțul is attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, thereby threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><other-information ssid="103847">Function: former Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><justification ssid="103844">Evghenia Guțul is the former Governor (Bashkan) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia in the Republic of Moldova. She previously worked for Ilan Shor’s political party “SHOR” (“ȘOR”), which is now banned, and was involved in its illegal financing. She has proposed several of Shor’s associates to fill positions in Gagauzia’s Executive Committee, despite the fact that those individuals lack ties to Gagauzia.</justification><justification ssid="78561">Despite lacking the constitutional competence to do so, as Governor she engaged in a formal visit to the Russian Federation and met Russian President Vladimir Putin. She asked Putin for and received assurance of Russia’s support to Gagauzia’s rights, authority and positions.</justification><justification ssid="103845">Since her detention in March 2025, her deputy, Ilia Uzun has been acting Bashkan of ATU Gagauzia, and has been publicly declaring that all matters pertaining to the functioning of the Executive Committee are being coordinated with Evghenia Guțul through her lawyers, even though the law of the Republic of Moldova does not provide for procedures that would allow matters to be coordinated with a former Bashkan once she is no longer performing her duties.</justification><justification ssid="103846">By promoting separatism in ATU Gagauzia and close ties to the Russian Federation, Evghenia Guțul is attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, thereby threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><other-information ssid="103847">Function: former Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia</other-information></added><removed><justification ssid="78560">Evghenia Guţul is the Governor (Bashkan) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia in the Republic of Moldova. She previously worked for Ilan Shor’s political party “SHOR” (“ȘOR”), which is now banned, and was involved in its illegal financing. She has proposed several of Shor’s associates to fill positions in Gagauzia’s Executive Committee, despite the fact that those individuals lack ties to Gagauzia.</justification><justification ssid="78561">Despite lacking the constitutional competence to do so, as Governor she engaged in a formal visit to the Russian Federation and met Russian President Vladimir Putin. She asked Putin for and received assurance of Russia’s support to Gagauzia’s rights, authority and positions.</justification><justification ssid="78562">By promoting separatism in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia and close ties to the Russian Federation, Evghenia Guţul is attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, thereby threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><other-information ssid="78563">Function: Governor of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia</other-information></removed></modification></target><target ssid="62667"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="62672" main="true"><name ssid="71153" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Plahotniuc</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ПЛАХОТНЮК</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ПЛАХОТНЮК</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Владимир</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Влад</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="further-given-name"><value>Gheorghe</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Георгиевич</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Георгиевич</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="71357" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Ulinici</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71358" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Plakhotnyuk</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71359" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Novak</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladislav</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="further-given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="103837" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Taushanov</value><spelling-variant lang="RUM" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">TAUȘANOV</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Mikhail</value><spelling-variant lang="RUM" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Mihail</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="62681"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62682"><country iso-code="RO">Romania</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62683"><country iso-code="RU">Russian Federation</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="62673" day="1" month="1" year="1966" calendar="Gregorian" quality="low"/><day-month-year ssid="62674" day="25" month="12" year="1965" calendar="Gregorian" quality="low"/><place-of-birth ssid="62675" place-id="62671" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="70811" document-type="passport"><number>AB 0671328; AA 1203658</number><issuer code="MD">Moldova</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="103836">Vladimir Plahotniuc is subject to numerous criminal proceedings in the Republic of Moldova related to crimes in connection with the embezzlement of State funds of the Republic of Moldova and their illegal transfer outside the Republic of Moldova. He was accused in the Republic of Moldova in the “Bank Fraud” case, the economic effects of which are still affecting the country. He is also being investigated for bribing the former president of the Republic of Moldova with a bag of cash in exchange for political favours. Furthermore, he has held meetings with the Kremlin to gain support for his interference in the 2025 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="74356">Through his serious financial misconduct concerning public funds and the unauthorised export of capital and undermining the democratic political process in the Republic of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc is responsible for actions and implementing policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><other-information ssid="62670">Function: businessman, politician</other-information><other-information ssid="74357">State Identification Number (IDNP): 0962706018030 (Republic of Moldova)</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><identity ssid="62672" main="true"><name ssid="71153" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Plahotniuc</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ПЛАХОТНЮК</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ПЛАХОТНЮК</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Владимир</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Влад</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="further-given-name"><value>Gheorghe</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Георгиевич</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Георгиевич</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="71357" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Ulinici</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71358" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Plakhotnyuk</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71359" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Novak</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladislav</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="further-given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="103837" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Taushanov</value><spelling-variant lang="RUM" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">TAUȘANOV</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Mikhail</value><spelling-variant lang="RUM" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Mihail</spelling-variant></name-part></name><nationality ssid="62681"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62682"><country iso-code="RO">Romania</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62683"><country iso-code="RU">Russian Federation</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="62673" day="1" month="1" year="1966" calendar="Gregorian" quality="low"/><day-month-year ssid="62674" day="25" month="12" year="1965" calendar="Gregorian" quality="low"/><place-of-birth ssid="62675" place-id="62671" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="70811" document-type="passport"><number>AB 0671328; AA 1203658</number><issuer code="MD">Moldova</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="103836">Vladimir Plahotniuc is subject to numerous criminal proceedings in the Republic of Moldova related to crimes in connection with the embezzlement of State funds of the Republic of Moldova and their illegal transfer outside the Republic of Moldova. He was accused in the Republic of Moldova in the “Bank Fraud” case, the economic effects of which are still affecting the country. He is also being investigated for bribing the former president of the Republic of Moldova with a bag of cash in exchange for political favours. Furthermore, he has held meetings with the Kremlin to gain support for his interference in the 2025 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="74356">Through his serious financial misconduct concerning public funds and the unauthorised export of capital and undermining the democratic political process in the Republic of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc is responsible for actions and implementing policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova.</justification></added><removed><identity ssid="62672" main="true"><name ssid="71153" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Plahotniuc</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ПЛАХОТНЮК</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">ПЛАХОТНЮК</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Владимир</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Влад</spelling-variant></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="further-given-name"><value>Gheorghe</value><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Георгиевич</spelling-variant><spelling-variant lang="RUS" script="CYRL" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Георгиевич</spelling-variant></name-part></name><name ssid="71357" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Ulinici</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71358" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Plakhotnyuk</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71359" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Novak</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Vladislav</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="further-given-name"><value>Vladimir</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="62681"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62682"><country iso-code="RO">Romania</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62683"><country iso-code="RU">Russian Federation</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="62673" day="1" month="1" year="1966" calendar="Gregorian" quality="low"/><day-month-year ssid="62674" day="25" month="12" year="1965" calendar="Gregorian" quality="low"/><place-of-birth ssid="62675" place-id="62671" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="70811" document-type="passport"><number>AB 0671328; AA 1203658</number><issuer code="MD">Moldova</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="62668">Vladimir Plahotniuc is subject to numerous criminal proceedings in the Republic of Moldova related to crimes in connection with the embezzlement of State funds of the Republic of Moldova and their illegal transfer outside the Republic of Moldova. He was accused in the Republic of Moldova in the “Bank Fraud” case, the economic effects of which are still affecting the country. He is also being investigated for bribing the former president of the Republic of Moldova with a bag of cash in exchange for political favours.</justification><justification ssid="74356">Through his serious financial misconduct concerning public funds and the unauthorised export of capital and undermining the democratic political process in the Republic of Moldova, Vladimir Plahotniuc is responsible for actions and implementing policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability or security in the Republic of Moldova.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="71293"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="female"><identity ssid="71298" main="true"><name ssid="71300" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Corşicova</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Arina</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="father-name"><value>Evgheni</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="71301"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="71299" day="28" month="12" year="1974" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="94636" document-type="other"><number>0962011898118</number><issuer code="MD">Moldova</issuer><remark>State Identification Number IDNP</remark></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="103838">Arina Corșicova has led several communications media trusts in the Republic of Moldova, one of which owns two television channels, “Accent TV” and “Primul în Moldova”, the broadcasting licences of which were suspended by the Republic of Moldova, for disseminating incorrect information concerning the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and current political events in the Republic of Moldova. Despite losing its television broadcasting licence, “Primul în Moldova” continues to disseminate false statements aimed at destabilising the constitutional order of the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="103839">In this context, Arina Corșicova is responsible for undermining the democratic political process in the Republic of Moldova by leading a disinformation campaign and by being politically backed by listed person Ilan Shor.</justification><justification ssid="103840">Furthermore, she is a long-time associate of Ilan Shor, having funded his electoral campaigns in the past and being an indirect shareholder of the “Banca Socială”, involved in the “Bank Fraud” case.</justification><justification ssid="103841">By undermining the democratic political process and destabilising the constitutional order, Arina Corșicova is responsible for and is supporting actions and policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law and stability in the Republic of Moldova. Furthermore, she is associated with Ilan Shor.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><justification ssid="103838">Arina Corșicova has led several communications media trusts in the Republic of Moldova, one of which owns two television channels, “Accent TV” and “Primul în Moldova”, the broadcasting licences of which were suspended by the Republic of Moldova, for disseminating incorrect information concerning the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and current political events in the Republic of Moldova. Despite losing its television broadcasting licence, “Primul în Moldova” continues to disseminate false statements aimed at destabilising the constitutional order of the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="103839">In this context, Arina Corșicova is responsible for undermining the democratic political process in the Republic of Moldova by leading a disinformation campaign and by being politically backed by listed person Ilan Shor.</justification><justification ssid="103840">Furthermore, she is a long-time associate of Ilan Shor, having funded his electoral campaigns in the past and being an indirect shareholder of the “Banca Socială”, involved in the “Bank Fraud” case.</justification><justification ssid="103841">By undermining the democratic political process and destabilising the constitutional order, Arina Corșicova is responsible for and is supporting actions and policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law and stability in the Republic of Moldova. Furthermore, she is associated with Ilan Shor.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="94518">Arina Corșicova leads several communications media trusts in the Republic of Moldova, one of which owns two television channels, “Accent TV” and “Primul în Moldova”, the broadcasting licences of which were suspended by the Republic of Moldova. Despite losing its television broadcasting licence, “Primul în Moldova” continues to disseminate false statements aimed at destabilising the constitutional order of the Republic of Moldova, with support by listed person Ilan Shor.</justification><justification ssid="94519">In this context, Arina Corșicova is undermining the democratic political process in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94520">She is a long-time associate of Ilan Shor, having funded his electoral campaigns in the past and being an indirect shareholder of the “Banca Socială”, involved in the “Bank Fraud” case. “Accent TV” and “Primul în Moldova” are financially linked to Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor.</justification><justification ssid="94521">By undermining the democratic political process and destabilising the constitutional order, Arina Corșicova is supporting actions and policies which undermine and threaten democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova. Furthermore, she is associated with Ilan Shor.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="62615"><sanctions-set-id>62614</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="62622" main="true"><name ssid="71351" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Shor</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Ilan</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="father-name"><value>Mironovich</value></name-part></name><name ssid="71352" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="family-name"><value>Șor</value></name-part><name-part order="2" name-part-type="given-name"><value>Ilan</value></name-part><name-part order="3" name-part-type="father-name"><value>Mironovici</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="62628"><country iso-code="MD">Moldova</country></nationality><nationality ssid="62629"><country iso-code="IL">Israel</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="62623" day="6" month="3" year="1987" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="62624" place-id="62621" quality="good"/><identification-document ssid="94635" document-type="other"><number>0971007884125</number><issuer code="MD">Moldova</issuer><remark>State Identification Number IDNP</remark></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="94507">Ilan Shor is a Moldovan politician (leader of the ȘOR political party) and businessman from the Republic of Moldova who is involved in the illegal financing of political parties in the Republic of Moldova and in incitement to violence against the political opposition. Before being declared unconstitutional in June 2023, the ȘOR Party, which Ilan Shor leads, was involved in the payment and training of persons in order to provoke disorder and unrest during the protests in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94508">By a decision dated 13 April 2023, the Court of Appeal of Chișinău sentenced Ilan Shor for being guilty of fraud and money laundering in the “Bank Fraud” case to 15 years of imprisonment and the confiscation of assets for a value of EUR 254 million. Funds from this large-scale banking fraud and connections to corrupt oligarchs and Moscow-based entities have been and are still being used, according to authorities of the Republic of Moldova, to artificially create political unrest in the country.</justification><justification ssid="103834">His actions directed towards subverting democracy in the Republic of Moldova include providing illegal funding to support pro-Kremlin political activity in the Republic of Moldova. An example of the use of such funds is the organisation of violent protests and rallies, primarily in the capital Chișinău, with the help of protestors paid by the ȘOR Party, throughout 2022 and 2023. After the ȘOR Party was declared unconstitutional, Ilan Shor continued to facilitate Russian influence on the political scene of the Republic of Moldova by illegally financing other parties and attempting to bribe politicians. Through financing vote buying and disinformation campaigns, he has also interfered with the 2024 presidential elections, the constitutional referendum on Union accession and the 2025 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="103835">Through the Russia-based non-governmental association Evrazia and the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, Ilan Shor promotes Russian propaganda narratives and coordinates financing activities aimed at influencing the political situation in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94511">By directing and planning violent demonstrations and through his serious financial misconduct concerning public funds and the unauthorised export of capital, and by attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, Ilan Shor is responsible for actions which undermine and threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova. Furthermore, he is associated with Evrazia.</justification><other-information ssid="62620">Function: businessman, president of the political party “SHOR” (“ŞOR”)</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"><added><justification ssid="94507">Ilan Shor is a Moldovan politician (leader of the ȘOR political party) and businessman from the Republic of Moldova who is involved in the illegal financing of political parties in the Republic of Moldova and in incitement to violence against the political opposition. Before being declared unconstitutional in June 2023, the ȘOR Party, which Ilan Shor leads, was involved in the payment and training of persons in order to provoke disorder and unrest during the protests in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94508">By a decision dated 13 April 2023, the Court of Appeal of Chișinău sentenced Ilan Shor for being guilty of fraud and money laundering in the “Bank Fraud” case to 15 years of imprisonment and the confiscation of assets for a value of EUR 254 million. Funds from this large-scale banking fraud and connections to corrupt oligarchs and Moscow-based entities have been and are still being used, according to authorities of the Republic of Moldova, to artificially create political unrest in the country.</justification><justification ssid="103834">His actions directed towards subverting democracy in the Republic of Moldova include providing illegal funding to support pro-Kremlin political activity in the Republic of Moldova. An example of the use of such funds is the organisation of violent protests and rallies, primarily in the capital Chișinău, with the help of protestors paid by the ȘOR Party, throughout 2022 and 2023. After the ȘOR Party was declared unconstitutional, Ilan Shor continued to facilitate Russian influence on the political scene of the Republic of Moldova by illegally financing other parties and attempting to bribe politicians. Through financing vote buying and disinformation campaigns, he has also interfered with the 2024 presidential elections, the constitutional referendum on Union accession and the 2025 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="103835">Through the Russia-based non-governmental association Evrazia and the Victory/Pobeda Political Bloc, Ilan Shor promotes Russian propaganda narratives and coordinates financing activities aimed at influencing the political situation in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94511">By directing and planning violent demonstrations and through his serious financial misconduct concerning public funds and the unauthorised export of capital, and by attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, Ilan Shor is responsible for actions which undermine and threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova. Furthermore, he is associated with Evrazia.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="94507">Ilan Shor is a Moldovan politician (leader of the ȘOR political party) and businessman from the Republic of Moldova who is involved in the illegal financing of political parties in the Republic of Moldova and in incitement to violence against the political opposition. Before being declared unconstitutional in June 2023, the ȘOR Party, which Ilan Shor leads, was involved in the payment and training of persons in order to provoke disorder and unrest during the protests in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94508">By a decision dated 13 April 2023, the Court of Appeal of Chișinău sentenced Ilan Shor for being guilty of fraud and money laundering in the “Bank Fraud” case to 15 years of imprisonment and the confiscation of assets for a value of EUR 254 million. Funds from this large-scale banking fraud and connections to corrupt oligarchs and Moscow-based entities have been and are still being used, according to authorities of the Republic of Moldova, to artificially create political unrest in the country.</justification><justification ssid="94509">His actions directed towards subverting democracy in the Republic of Moldova include providing illegal funding to support pro-Kremlin political activity in the Republic of Moldova. An example of the use of such funds is the organisation of violent protests and rallies, primarily in the capital Chișinău, with the help of protestors paid by the ȘOR Party, throughout 2022 and 2023. After the ȘOR Party was declared unconstitutional, Ilan Shor continued to facilitate Russian influence on the political scene of the Republic of Moldova by illegally financing other parties and attempting to bribe politicians.</justification><justification ssid="94510">Through the Russia-based non-governmental association Evrazia and the “Victory” political bloc, Ilan Shor promotes Russian propaganda narratives and coordinates financing activities aimed at influencing the political situation in the Republic of Moldova.</justification><justification ssid="94511">By directing and planning violent demonstrations and through his serious financial misconduct concerning public funds and the unauthorised export of capital, and by attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, Ilan Shor is responsible for actions which undermine and threaten the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and democracy, the rule of law, stability and security in the Republic of Moldova. 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