Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections | Politics News

After Monday’s mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.

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…