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The Guardian - UK
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Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition leader detained on corruption charges

Members of Moldova's Information and Security service (SIS) escort former Moldovan president Igor Dodon to a van.
Members of Moldova's Information and Security service (SIS) escort former Moldovan president Igor Dodon to a van. Photograph: Aurel Obreja/AP

The head of Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition party, former president Igor Dodon, has reportedly been detained on corruption charges, in a move likely to anger the Kremlin.

State television channel Moldova 1 and Russian state news agency RIA both reported the detention, citing senior anti-corruption prosecutor Elena Cazakov.

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