ID: ARW-622
Luca Filat 2021 United Kingdom return to Moldova
At time of reporting (2022), there was a domestic investigation/prosecution related to this case in the country of origin (Moldova). The outcome was that the person was convicted on corruption.
At time of reporting (2022), there was a domestic investigation/prosecution related to this case in the country of asset location (United Kingdom). The outcome was that the assets were confiscated based on NCB forfeiture.
The underlying offence for the asset recovery was corruption of former public officials.
United Kingdom: National Crime Agency
Contributing factors in the asset recovery were political support and cooperation between governments as specific factors that helped to make the asset return possible in this case.
Assets returned
The United Kingdom and Moldova concluded a Memorandum of Understanding on the return of funds forfeited by the National Crime Agency in relation to Luca Filat. The MOU outlines special arrangements regarding the monitoring and disbursement of returned assets. The Government of the Republic of Moldova has appointed Keystone Moldova, a civil society organisation, which will monitor and evaluate the expenditure of the returned funds and will ensure that the returned funds are fully put towards the intended use of the Service.
Document Title | Size and Format | Document Type | |
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Link | Asset Return Agreement/MOU | Go to site | |
Link | NGO/CSO report | Go to site | |
Link | Media article | Go to site |