"At least 74 people have been arrested in Moldova over an alleged plot to organise mass riots in the Eastern European nation as President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of an attempt to sway next weekend's parliamentary elections. The police said the suspects were detained on Monday after more than 250 raids were carried out across the country. The searches are related to a criminal case into the preparation of mass riots and destabilisation,"
"People are intoxicated daily with lies, Sandu said after Monday's raids. Hundreds of individuals are paid to provoke disorder, violence and spread fear. I appeal to all citizens: We must not allow our country to be handed over to foreign interests, the president added. Moscow has long denied meddling in Moldova's domestic affairs. The Kremlin has also been accused of interfering in the politics of Moldova's neighbour, Romania."
Moldovan police detained at least 74 people after more than 250 raids linked to an alleged plan to organise mass riots and destabilisation ahead of next weekend's parliamentary elections. Authorities said the criminal plot was coordinated from the Russian Federation through criminal elements and that many suspects had received training in Serbia. President Maia Sandu accused Moscow of attempting to sway the vote by pouring in money and paying hundreds to provoke disorder, violence and spread fear. Moscow denied meddling in Moldova's affairs. The Kremlin has also faced accusations of interference in neighbouring Romania's recent contested presidential vote.
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