Moldova’s Agriculture Minister Radu Musteata resigned on Friday, just three days into his term, following media reports that he was previously a member of the Democratic Party led by now-convicted businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc.
Background
Musteata denied being a member of the Democratic Party, despite photographs showing him at party events, including when he was presented with his party membership card. He stated that he wanted to preserve confidence in the new cabinet and maintain public trust.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan accepted Musteata’s resignation. Plahotniuc, a former political power broker and one of Moldova’s richest men, was sentenced to 19 years in prison in April for a fraud case involving the theft of $1 billion from the country’s banking sector.
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