The reason for the search was the investigation of cases concerning contracts with some advertising campaigns. The mayor declined to comment.
Press secretary of the General Inspectorate of Police Adrian Jovmir explained: "We are talking about a case that was initiated on the basis of tax evasion. It was opened a month ago, the department for combating economic fraud. Did not find anything suspicious. These were the only criminal proceedings. Name Chirtoaca does not appear in the case. Searches were conducted in several companies specializing in advertising, located in Chisinau. Violations have been found in the contracts with the economic agents. Were searched and the persons associated with these companies."
Information about the search immediately became public.
